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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,863.34, 208,168.28 and 87,188.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,863.34, 208,168.28 and 87,188.86 is: 120,307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,863.34 : 208,168.28 = 87,188.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,863.34/208,168.28 = 87,188.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,863.34x = 208,168.28 × 87,188.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,863.34x = 18,149,955,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,149,955,021.36/150,863.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,307.26

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