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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,111.38, 208,540.76 and 87,436.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,111.38, 208,540.76 and 87,436.86 is: 120,666.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,111.38 : 208,540.76 = 87,436.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,111.38/208,540.76 = 87,436.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,111.38x = 208,540.76 × 87,436.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,111.38x = 18,234,148,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,234,148,799.23/151,111.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,666.95

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