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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,472.18, 225,689.82 and 87,326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,472.18, 225,689.82 and 87,326.66 is: 130,979.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,472.18 : 225,689.82 = 87,326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,472.18/225,689.82 = 87,326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,472.18x = 225,689.82 × 87,326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,472.18x = 19,708,737,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,708,737,048.15/150,472.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,979.28

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