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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,176.24, 208,631.84 and 86,656.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,176.24, 208,631.84 and 86,656.23 is: 119,590.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,176.24 : 208,631.84 = 86,656.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,176.24/208,631.84 = 86,656.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,176.24x = 208,631.84 × 86,656.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,176.24x = 18,079,248,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,079,248,279.08/151,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,590.54

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