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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,435.97, 208,982.48 and 86,900.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,435.97, 208,982.48 and 86,900.09 is: 119,922.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,435.97 : 208,982.48 = 86,900.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,435.97/208,982.48 = 86,900.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,435.97x = 208,982.48 × 86,900.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,435.97x = 18,160,595,329.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,160,595,329.82/151,435.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,922.60

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