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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,406.62, 150,372.46 and 87,187.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,406.62, 150,372.46 and 87,187.15 is: 130,574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,406.62 : 150,372.46 = 87,187.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,406.62/150,372.46 = 87,187.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,406.62x = 150,372.46 × 87,187.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,406.62x = 13,110,546,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,110,546,225.89/100,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,574.52

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