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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,641.98, 207,876.96 and 86,118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,641.98, 207,876.96 and 86,118.18 is: 118,837.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,641.98 : 207,876.96 = 86,118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,641.98/207,876.96 = 86,118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,641.98x = 207,876.96 × 86,118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,641.98x = 17,901,985,459.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,901,985,459.13/150,641.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,837.96

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