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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,651.88, 207,918.04 and 86,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,651.88, 207,918.04 and 86,989.60 is: 120,056.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,651.88 : 207,918.04 = 86,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,651.88/207,918.04 = 86,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,651.88x = 207,918.04 × 86,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,651.88x = 18,086,707,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,086,707,132.38/150,651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,056.30

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