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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,752.82, 208,023.48 and 87,111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,752.82, 208,023.48 and 87,111.12 is: 120,204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,752.82 : 208,023.48 = 87,111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,752.82/208,023.48 = 87,111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,752.82x = 208,023.48 × 87,111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,752.82x = 18,121,158,329.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,121,158,329.10/150,752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,204.44

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