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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,113.12, 208,523.25 and 87,454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,113.12, 208,523.25 and 87,454.86 is: 120,680.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,113.12 : 208,523.25 = 87,454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,113.12/208,523.25 = 87,454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,113.12x = 208,523.25 × 87,454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,113.12x = 18,236,371,635.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,236,371,635.50/151,113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,680.27

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