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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,992.68, 208,354.26 and 87,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,992.68, 208,354.26 and 87,350.44 is: 120,534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,992.68 : 208,354.26 = 87,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,992.68/208,354.26 = 87,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,992.68x = 208,354.26 × 87,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,992.68x = 18,199,836,286.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,199,836,286.87/150,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,534.56

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