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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,006.64, 208,413.24 and 87,383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,006.64, 208,413.24 and 87,383.12 is: 120,602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,006.64 : 208,413.24 = 87,383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,006.64/208,413.24 = 87,383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,006.64x = 208,413.24 × 87,383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,006.64x = 18,211,799,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,211,799,160.51/151,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,602.64

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