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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,080.84, 208,491.28 and 86,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,080.84, 208,491.28 and 86,571 is: 119,467.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,080.84 : 208,491.28 = 86,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,080.84/208,491.28 = 86,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,080.84x = 208,491.28 × 86,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,080.84x = 18,049,298,384.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,049,298,384.45/151,080.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,467.82

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