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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,137.89, 208,428.69 and 93,786.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,137.89, 208,428.69 and 93,786.51 is: 129,337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,137.89 : 208,428.69 = 93,786.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,137.89/208,428.69 = 93,786.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,137.89x = 208,428.69 × 93,786.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,137.89x = 19,547,799,418.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,547,799,418.97/151,137.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,337.52

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