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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,648.48, 207,893.04 and 86,984.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,648.48, 207,893.04 and 86,984.88 is: 120,038.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,648.48 : 207,893.04 = 86,984.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,648.48/207,893.04 = 86,984.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,648.48x = 207,893.04 × 86,984.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,648.48x = 18,083,551,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,083,551,137.24/150,648.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,038.06

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