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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,640.80, 225,961.20 and 87,460.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,640.80, 225,961.20 and 87,460.80 is: 131,191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,640.80 : 225,961.20 = 87,460.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,640.80/225,961.20 = 87,460.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,640.80x = 225,961.20 × 87,460.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,640.80x = 19,762,747,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,762,747,320.96/150,640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,191.20

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