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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,560.13, 225,768.71 and 87,399.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,560.13, 225,768.71 and 87,399.63 is: 131,057.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,560.13 : 225,768.71 = 87,399.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,560.13/225,768.71 = 87,399.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,560.13x = 225,768.71 × 87,399.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,560.13x = 19,732,101,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732,101,282.58/150,560.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,057.95

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