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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,142.58, 208,567.89 and 87,475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,142.58, 208,567.89 and 87,475.86 is: 120,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,142.58 : 208,567.89 = 87,475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,142.58/208,567.89 = 87,475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,142.58x = 208,567.89 × 87,475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,142.58x = 18,244,655,546.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,244,655,546.14/151,142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,711.55

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