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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,414.73, 208,934.06 and 86,880.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,414.73, 208,934.06 and 86,880.41 is: 119,884.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,414.73 : 208,934.06 = 86,880.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,414.73/208,934.06 = 86,880.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,414.73x = 208,934.06 × 86,880.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,414.73x = 18,152,275,316.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,152,275,316.69/151,414.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,884.48

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