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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,858.08, 208,154.69 and 86,347.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,858.08, 208,154.69 and 86,347.05 is: 119,142.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,858.08 : 208,154.69 = 86,347.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,858.08/208,154.69 = 86,347.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,858.08x = 208,154.69 × 86,347.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,858.08x = 17,973,543,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,973,543,425.16/150,858.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,142.07

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