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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,139.59, 208,574.40 and 86,607.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,139.59, 208,574.40 and 86,607.55 is: 119,519.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,139.59 : 208,574.40 = 86,607.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,139.59/208,574.40 = 86,607.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,139.59x = 208,574.40 × 86,607.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,139.59x = 18,064,117,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,064,117,776.72/151,139.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,519.43

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