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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,409.29, 208,949.03 and 86,883.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,409.29, 208,949.03 and 86,883.98 is: 119,902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,409.29 : 208,949.03 = 86,883.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,409.29/208,949.03 = 86,883.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,409.29x = 208,949.03 × 86,883.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,409.29x = 18,154,323,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154,323,343.54/151,409.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,902.31

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