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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,760.32, 208,033.83 and 87,118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,760.32, 208,033.83 and 87,118.62 is: 120,214.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,760.32 : 208,033.83 = 87,118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,760.32/208,033.83 = 87,118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,760.32x = 208,033.83 × 87,118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,760.32x = 18,123,620,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,123,620,182.91/150,760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,214.79

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