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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,681.87, 207,944.42 and 85,265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,681.87, 207,944.42 and 85,265.46 is: 117,668.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,681.87 : 207,944.42 = 85,265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,681.87/207,944.42 = 85,265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,681.87x = 207,944.42 × 85,265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,681.87x = 17,730,476,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730,476,199.41/150,681.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,668.28

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