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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,438.09, 225,298.44 and 87,124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,438.09, 225,298.44 and 87,124.44 is: 130,478.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,438.09 : 225,298.44 = 87,124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,438.09/225,298.44 = 87,124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,438.09x = 225,298.44 × 87,124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,438.09x = 19,629,000,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,629,000,417.87/150,438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,478.93

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