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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,835.06, 208,105.56 and 87,149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,835.06, 208,105.56 and 87,149.62 is: 120,239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,835.06 : 208,105.56 = 87,149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,835.06/208,105.56 = 87,149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,835.06x = 208,105.56 × 87,149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,835.06x = 18,136,320,473.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,136,320,473.89/150,835.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,239.42

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