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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,462.01, 209,021.78 and 86,936.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,462.01, 209,021.78 and 86,936.78 is: 119,975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,462.01 : 209,021.78 = 86,936.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,462.01/209,021.78 = 86,936.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,462.01x = 209,021.78 × 86,936.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,462.01x = 18,171,680,503.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,171,680,503.07/151,462.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,975.17

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