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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,924.96, 226,091.61 and 87,612.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,924.96, 226,091.61 and 87,612.30 is: 131,246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,924.96 : 226,091.61 = 87,612.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,924.96/226,091.61 = 87,612.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,924.96x = 226,091.61 × 87,612.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,924.96x = 19,808,405,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,808,405,962.80/150,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,246.72

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