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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,329.86, 208,827.14 and 86,795.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,329.86, 208,827.14 and 86,795.75 is: 119,773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,329.86 : 208,827.14 = 86,795.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,329.86/208,827.14 = 86,795.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,329.86x = 208,827.14 × 86,795.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,329.86x = 18,125,306,758.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,125,306,758.54/151,329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,773.50

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