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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,131.92, 208,558.68 and 87,468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,131.92, 208,558.68 and 87,468.44 is: 120,704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,131.92 : 208,558.68 = 87,468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,131.92/208,558.68 = 87,468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,131.92x = 208,558.68 × 87,468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,131.92x = 18,242,302,388.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,242,302,388.06/151,131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,704.50

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