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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,213.86, 208,641.65 and 87,514.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,213.86, 208,641.65 and 87,514.76 is: 120,750.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,213.86 : 208,641.65 = 87,514.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,213.86/208,641.65 = 87,514.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,213.86x = 208,641.65 × 87,514.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,213.86x = 18,259,224,009.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259,224,009.78/151,213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,750.99

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