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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,333.53, 208,821.98 and 86,799.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,333.53, 208,821.98 and 86,799.42 is: 119,772.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,333.53 : 208,821.98 = 86,799.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,333.53/208,821.98 = 86,799.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,333.53x = 208,821.98 × 86,799.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,333.53x = 18,125,626,964.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,125,626,964.25/151,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,772.71

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