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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,801.87, 208,090.64 and 87,159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,801.87, 208,090.64 and 87,159.87 is: 120,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,801.87 : 208,090.64 = 87,159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,801.87/208,090.64 = 87,159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,801.87x = 208,090.64 × 87,159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,801.87x = 18,137,152,694.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,137,152,694.82/150,801.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,271.40

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