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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,734.89, 225,806.73 and 87,422.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,734.89, 225,806.73 and 87,422.03 is: 130,961.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,734.89 : 225,806.73 = 87,422.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,734.89/225,806.73 = 87,422.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,734.89x = 225,806.73 × 87,422.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,734.89x = 19,740,482,724.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,740,482,724.26/150,734.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,961.61

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