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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,444.96, 208,994.85 and 86,909.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,444.96, 208,994.85 and 86,909.06 is: 119,934.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,444.96 : 208,994.85 = 86,909.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,444.96/208,994.85 = 86,909.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,444.96x = 208,994.85 × 86,909.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,444.96x = 18,163,546,480.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,163,546,480.83/151,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,934.97

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