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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,647.40, 225,854.28 and 87,370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,647.40, 225,854.28 and 87,370.20 is: 130,987.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,647.40 : 225,854.28 = 87,370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,647.40/225,854.28 = 87,370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,647.40x = 225,854.28 × 87,370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,647.40x = 19,732,933,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732,933,614.46/150,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,987.55

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