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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,174.27, 208,629.12 and 86,654.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,174.27, 208,629.12 and 86,654.26 is: 119,587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,174.27 : 208,629.12 = 86,654.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,174.27/208,629.12 = 86,654.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,174.27x = 208,629.12 × 86,654.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,174.27x = 18,078,600,932.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,078,600,932.82/151,174.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,587.81

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