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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,860.08, 208,157.45 and 86,349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,860.08, 208,157.45 and 86,349.05 is: 119,144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,860.08 : 208,157.45 = 86,349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,860.08/208,157.45 = 86,349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,860.08x = 208,157.45 × 86,349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,860.08x = 17,974,198,057.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,974,198,057.92/150,860.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,144.83

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