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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,472.68, 225,690.57 and 87,327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,472.68, 225,690.57 and 87,327.16 is: 130,980.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,472.68 : 225,690.57 = 87,327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,472.68/225,690.57 = 87,327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,472.68x = 225,690.57 × 87,327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,472.68x = 19,708,916,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,708,916,516.88/150,472.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,980.03

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