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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,061.12, 208,490.44 and 87,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,061.12, 208,490.44 and 87,434 is: 120,674.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,061.12 : 208,490.44 = 87,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,061.12/208,490.44 = 87,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,061.12x = 208,490.44 × 87,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,061.12x = 18,229,153,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,229,153,130.96/151,061.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,674.02

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