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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,117.62, 208,529.46 and 87,459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,117.62, 208,529.46 and 87,459.36 is: 120,686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,117.62 : 208,529.46 = 87,459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,117.62/208,529.46 = 87,459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,117.62x = 208,529.46 × 87,459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,117.62x = 18,237,853,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,237,853,112.75/151,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,686.48

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