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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,853.85, 226,374.21 and 87,703.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,853.85, 226,374.21 and 87,703.69 is: 131,609.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,853.85 : 226,374.21 = 87,703.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,853.85/226,374.21 = 87,703.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,853.85x = 226,374.21 × 87,703.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,853.85x = 19,853,853,396.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,853,853,396.35/150,853.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,609.86

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