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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,344.16, 208,836.66 and 86,810.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,344.16, 208,836.66 and 86,810.04 is: 119,787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,344.16 : 208,836.66 = 86,810.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,344.16/208,836.66 = 86,810.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,344.16x = 208,836.66 × 86,810.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,344.16x = 18,129,118,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129,118,808.07/151,344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,787.37

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