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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,968.39, 208,336.81 and 86,438.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,968.39, 208,336.81 and 86,438.62 is: 119,285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,968.39 : 208,336.81 = 86,438.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,968.39/208,336.81 = 86,438.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,968.39x = 208,336.81 × 86,438.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,968.39x = 18,008,346,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,008,346,415.33/150,968.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,285.54

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