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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,907.88, 208,252.88 and 87,249.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,907.88, 208,252.88 and 87,249.78 is: 120,404.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,907.88 : 208,252.88 = 87,249.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,907.88/208,252.88 = 87,249.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,907.88x = 208,252.88 × 87,249.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,907.88x = 18,170,017,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,170,017,528.12/150,907.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,404.70

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