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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,480.21, 209,009.01 and 86,945.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,480.21, 209,009.01 and 86,945.50 is: 119,965.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,480.21 : 209,009.01 = 86,945.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,480.21/209,009.01 = 86,945.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,480.21x = 209,009.01 × 86,945.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,480.21x = 18,172,392,878.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,172,392,878.96/151,480.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,965.46

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