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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,508.32, 225,744.03 and 87,362.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,508.32, 225,744.03 and 87,362.79 is: 131,033.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,508.32 : 225,744.03 = 87,362.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,508.32/225,744.03 = 87,362.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,508.32x = 225,744.03 × 87,362.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,508.32x = 19,721,628,286.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,721,628,286.64/150,508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,033.48

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