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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,041.13, 208,436.46 and 86,531.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,041.13, 208,436.46 and 86,531.25 is: 119,412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,041.13 : 208,436.46 = 86,531.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,041.13/208,436.46 = 86,531.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,041.13x = 208,436.46 × 86,531.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,041.13x = 18,036,267,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,036,267,429.38/151,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,412.95

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