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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,031.06, 208,214.37 and 120,507.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,031.06, 208,214.37 and 120,507.83 is: 166,134.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,031.06 : 208,214.37 = 120,507.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,031.06/208,214.37 = 120,507.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,031.06x = 208,214.37 × 120,507.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,031.06x = 25,091,460,862.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,091,460,862.45/151,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,134.45

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