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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,145.35, 208,582.34 and 86,613.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,145.35, 208,582.34 and 86,613.31 is: 119,527.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,145.35 : 208,582.34 = 86,613.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,145.35/208,582.34 = 86,613.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,145.35x = 208,582.34 × 86,613.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,145.35x = 18,066,006,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,066,006,874.95/151,145.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,527.37

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