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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,510.84, 209,080.92 and 86,978.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,510.84, 209,080.92 and 86,978.20 is: 120,027.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,510.84 : 209,080.92 = 86,978.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,510.84/209,080.92 = 86,978.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,510.84x = 209,080.92 × 86,978.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,510.84x = 18,185,482,075.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,185,482,075.94/151,510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,027.60

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