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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,827.29, 208,156.11 and 86,283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,827.29, 208,156.11 and 86,283.71 is: 119,079.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,827.29 : 208,156.11 = 86,283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,827.29/208,156.11 = 86,283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,827.29x = 208,156.11 × 86,283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,827.29x = 17,960,481,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,960,481,429.97/150,827.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,079.79

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