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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,310.59, 208,809.24 and 86,782.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,310.59, 208,809.24 and 86,782.32 is: 119,759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,310.59 : 208,809.24 = 86,782.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,310.59/208,809.24 = 86,782.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,310.59x = 208,809.24 × 86,782.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,310.59x = 18,120,950,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,120,950,284.64/151,310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,759.96

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