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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,758.42, 208,063.18 and 86,233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,758.42, 208,063.18 and 86,233.61 is: 119,011.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,758.42 : 208,063.18 = 86,233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,758.42/208,063.18 = 86,233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,758.42x = 208,063.18 × 86,233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,758.42x = 17,942,039,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,942,039,747.43/150,758.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,011.86

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