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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,185.78, 208,645.02 and 86,665.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,185.78, 208,645.02 and 86,665.77 is: 119,603.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,185.78 : 208,645.02 = 86,665.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,185.78/208,645.02 = 86,665.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,185.78x = 208,645.02 × 86,665.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,185.78x = 18,082,381,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082,381,314.97/151,185.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,603.72

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