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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,740.84, 208,042.08 and 87,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,740.84, 208,042.08 and 87,079.16 is: 120,180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,740.84 : 208,042.08 = 87,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,740.84/208,042.08 = 87,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,740.84x = 208,042.08 × 87,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,740.84x = 18,116,129,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,116,129,571.05/150,740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,180.63

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