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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,720.95, 208,011.46 and 86,196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,720.95, 208,011.46 and 86,196.19 is: 118,960.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,720.95 : 208,011.46 = 86,196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,720.95/208,011.46 = 86,196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,720.95x = 208,011.46 × 86,196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,720.95x = 17,929,795,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,929,795,328.34/150,720.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,960.21

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