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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,887.84, 208,250.88 and 87,264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,887.84, 208,250.88 and 87,264.32 is: 120,439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,887.84 : 208,250.88 = 87,264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,887.84/208,250.88 = 87,264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,887.84x = 208,250.88 × 87,264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,887.84x = 18,172,871,432.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,172,871,432.60/150,887.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,439.60

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