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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,924.24, 208,266.69 and 86,396.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,924.24, 208,266.69 and 86,396.79 is: 119,222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,924.24 : 208,266.69 = 86,396.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,924.24/208,266.69 = 86,396.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,924.24x = 208,266.69 × 86,396.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,924.24x = 17,993,573,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,993,573,479.93/150,924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,222.55

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