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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,135.79, 208,544.09 and 87,461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,135.79, 208,544.09 and 87,461.28 is: 120,683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,135.79 : 208,544.09 = 87,461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,135.79/208,544.09 = 87,461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,135.79x = 208,544.09 × 87,461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,135.79x = 18,239,532,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,239,532,610.53/151,135.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,683.08

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