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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,792.20, 208,164.16 and 87,117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,792.20, 208,164.16 and 87,117.69 is: 120,263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,792.20 : 208,164.16 = 87,117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,792.20/208,164.16 = 87,117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,792.20x = 208,164.16 × 87,117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,792.20x = 18,134,781,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,134,781,649.50/150,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,263.39

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