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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,509.84, 209,079.54 and 86,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,509.84, 209,079.54 and 86,977.20 is: 120,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,509.84 : 209,079.54 = 86,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,509.84/209,079.54 = 86,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,509.84x = 209,079.54 × 86,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,509.84x = 18,185,152,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,185,152,966.49/151,509.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,026.22

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