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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,367.84, 225,481.11 and 87,205.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,367.84, 225,481.11 and 87,205.90 is: 130,767.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,367.84 : 225,481.11 = 87,205.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,367.84/225,481.11 = 87,205.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,367.84x = 225,481.11 × 87,205.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,367.84x = 19,663,283,130.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,663,283,130.55/150,367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,767.88

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