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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,561.64, 225,770.96 and 87,401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,561.64, 225,770.96 and 87,401.12 is: 131,060.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,561.64 : 225,770.96 = 87,401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,561.64/225,770.96 = 87,401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,561.64x = 225,770.96 × 87,401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,561.64x = 19,732,634,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732,634,767.48/150,561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,060.17

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