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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,314.07, 208,805.42 and 86,779.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,314.07, 208,805.42 and 86,779.97 is: 119,751.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,314.07 : 208,805.42 = 86,779.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,314.07/208,805.42 = 86,779.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,314.07x = 208,805.42 × 86,779.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,314.07x = 18,120,128,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,120,128,822.40/151,314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,751.78

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