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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,852.47, 208,153.29 and 87,177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,852.47, 208,153.29 and 87,177.98 is: 120,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,852.47 : 208,153.29 = 87,177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,852.47/208,153.29 = 87,177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,852.47x = 208,153.29 × 87,177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,852.47x = 18,146,383,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,146,383,352.55/150,852.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,292.25

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