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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,849.84, 208,160.64 and 87,191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,849.84, 208,160.64 and 87,191.76 is: 120,317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,849.84 : 208,160.64 = 87,191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,849.84/208,160.64 = 87,191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,849.84x = 208,160.64 × 87,191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,849.84x = 18,149,892,564.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,149,892,564.33/150,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,317.61

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