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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,221.60, 208,705.68 and 86,716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,221.60, 208,705.68 and 86,716.08 is: 119,679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,221.60 : 208,705.68 = 86,716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,221.60/208,705.68 = 86,716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,221.60x = 208,705.68 × 86,716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,221.60x = 18,098,138,443.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,098,138,443.33/151,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,679.59

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