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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,737.16, 208,001.52 and 87,095.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,737.16, 208,001.52 and 87,095.46 is: 120,182.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,737.16 : 208,001.52 = 87,095.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,737.16/208,001.52 = 87,095.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,737.16x = 208,001.52 × 87,095.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,737.16x = 18,115,988,065.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,115,988,065.10/150,737.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,182.63

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