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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,197.30, 208,638.72 and 87,539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,197.30, 208,638.72 and 87,539.40 is: 120,796.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,197.30 : 208,638.72 = 87,539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,197.30/208,638.72 = 87,539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,197.30x = 208,638.72 × 87,539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,197.30x = 18,264,108,365.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,264,108,365.57/151,197.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,796.52

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