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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,604.48, 225,833.97 and 87,440.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,604.48, 225,833.97 and 87,440.49 is: 131,118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,604.48 : 225,833.97 = 87,440.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,604.48/225,833.97 = 87,440.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,604.48x = 225,833.97 × 87,440.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,604.48x = 19,747,032,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,747,032,995.45/150,604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,118.50

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