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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,506.82, 225,741.78 and 87,361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,506.82, 225,741.78 and 87,361.29 is: 131,031.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,506.82 : 225,741.78 = 87,361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,506.82/225,741.78 = 87,361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,506.82x = 225,741.78 × 87,361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,506.82x = 19,721,093,107.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,721,093,107.70/150,506.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,031.23

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