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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,796.53, 208,091.09 and 86,267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,796.53, 208,091.09 and 86,267.05 is: 119,043.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,796.53 : 208,091.09 = 86,267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,796.53/208,091.09 = 86,267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,796.53x = 208,091.09 × 86,267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,796.53x = 17,951,404,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,951,404,161.02/150,796.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,043.88

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