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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,856.26, 208,219.05 and 87,184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,856.26, 208,219.05 and 87,184.86 is: 120,336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,856.26 : 208,219.05 = 87,184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,856.26/208,219.05 = 87,184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,856.26x = 208,219.05 × 87,184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,856.26x = 18,153,548,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,153,548,723.58/150,856.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,336.73

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