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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,547.32, 209,094.28 and 86,135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,547.32, 209,094.28 and 86,135.23 is: 118,843.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,547.32 : 209,094.28 = 86,135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,547.32/209,094.28 = 86,135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,547.32x = 209,094.28 × 86,135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,547.32x = 18,010,383,899.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,010,383,899.48/151,547.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,843.30

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