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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,965.56, 208,327.97 and 86,432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,965.56, 208,327.97 and 86,432.66 is: 119,274.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,965.56 : 208,327.97 = 86,432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,965.56/208,327.97 = 86,432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,965.56x = 208,327.97 × 86,432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,965.56x = 18,006,340,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,006,340,599.50/150,965.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,274.49

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