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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,240.84, 208,717.76 and 86,720.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,240.84, 208,717.76 and 86,720.09 is: 119,676.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,240.84 : 208,717.76 = 86,720.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,240.84/208,717.76 = 86,720.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,240.84x = 208,717.76 × 86,720.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,240.84x = 18,100,022,105.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,100,022,105.01/151,240.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,676.82

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