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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,785.60, 208,069.40 and 87,122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,785.60, 208,069.40 and 87,122.03 is: 120,219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,785.60 : 208,069.40 = 87,122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,785.60/208,069.40 = 87,122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,785.60x = 208,069.40 × 87,122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,785.60x = 18,127,428,508.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,127,428,508.88/150,785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,219.89

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