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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,855.41, 208,157.34 and 87,180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,855.41, 208,157.34 and 87,180.92 is: 120,296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,855.41 : 208,157.34 = 87,180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,855.41/208,157.34 = 87,180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,855.41x = 208,157.34 × 87,180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,855.41x = 18,147,348,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,147,348,405.95/150,855.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,296.30

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