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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,546.32, 209,092.91 and 86,134.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,546.32, 209,092.91 and 86,134.23 is: 118,841.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,546.32 : 209,092.91 = 86,134.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,546.32/209,092.91 = 86,134.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,546.32x = 209,092.91 × 86,134.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,546.32x = 18,010,056,370.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,010,056,370.64/151,546.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,841.92

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