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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,313.59, 208,804.76 and 86,779.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,313.59, 208,804.76 and 86,779.50 is: 119,751.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,313.59 : 208,804.76 = 86,779.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,313.59/208,804.76 = 86,779.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,313.59x = 208,804.76 × 86,779.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,313.59x = 18,119,972,059.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,119,972,059.23/151,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,751.12

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