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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,837.09, 208,225.94 and 87,162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,837.09, 208,225.94 and 87,162.45 is: 120,325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,837.09 : 208,225.94 = 87,162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,837.09/208,225.94 = 87,162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,837.09x = 208,225.94 × 87,162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,837.09x = 18,149,483,083.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,149,483,083.95/150,837.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,325.07

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