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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,747.30, 208,034.55 and 86,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,747.30, 208,034.55 and 86,222.50 is: 118,988.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,747.30 : 208,034.55 = 86,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,747.30/208,034.55 = 86,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,747.30x = 208,034.55 × 86,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,747.30x = 17,937,258,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,937,258,987.38/150,747.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,988.92

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