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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,726.46, 208,019.04 and 86,201.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,726.46, 208,019.04 and 86,201.68 is: 118,967.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,726.46 : 208,019.04 = 86,201.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,726.46/208,019.04 = 86,201.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,726.46x = 208,019.04 × 86,201.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,726.46x = 17,931,590,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,931,590,719.99/150,726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,967.77

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