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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,031.31, 208,214.71 and 120,508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,031.31, 208,214.71 and 120,508.08 is: 166,134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,031.31 : 208,214.71 = 120,508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,031.31/208,214.71 = 120,508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,031.31x = 208,214.71 × 120,508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,031.31x = 25,091,554,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,091,554,929.86/151,031.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,134.79

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