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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,752.16, 208,038.24 and 87,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,752.16, 208,038.24 and 87,089.52 is: 120,183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,752.16 : 208,038.24 = 87,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,752.16/208,038.24 = 87,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,752.16x = 208,038.24 × 87,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,752.16x = 18,117,950,463.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,117,950,463.24/150,752.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,183.69

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