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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,962.31, 208,323.49 and 86,429.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,962.31, 208,323.49 and 86,429.41 is: 119,270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,962.31 : 208,323.49 = 86,429.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,962.31/208,323.49 = 86,429.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,962.31x = 208,323.49 × 86,429.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,962.31x = 18,005,276,329.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005,276,329.84/150,962.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,270.01

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