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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,185.24, 208,644.26 and 86,665.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,185.24, 208,644.26 and 86,665.23 is: 119,602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,185.24 : 208,644.26 = 86,665.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,185.24/208,644.26 = 86,665.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,185.24x = 208,644.26 × 86,665.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,185.24x = 18,082,202,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082,202,347.75/151,185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,602.96

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