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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,719.95, 208,010.08 and 86,195.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,719.95, 208,010.08 and 86,195.19 is: 118,958.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,719.95 : 208,010.08 = 86,195.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,719.95/208,010.08 = 86,195.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,719.95x = 208,010.08 × 86,195.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,719.95x = 17,929,468,367.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,929,468,367.52/150,719.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,958.83

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