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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,113, 208,544.24 and 87,471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,113, 208,544.24 and 87,471.30 is: 120,715.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,113 : 208,544.24 = 87,471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,113/208,544.24 = 87,471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,113x = 208,544.24 × 87,471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,113x = 18,241,635,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,241,635,780.31/151,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,715.20

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