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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,435.59, 225,294.69 and 87,121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,435.59, 225,294.69 and 87,121.94 is: 130,475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,435.59 : 225,294.69 = 87,121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,435.59/225,294.69 = 87,121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,435.59x = 225,294.69 × 87,121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,435.59x = 19,628,110,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,628,110,464.50/150,435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,475.18

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