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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,233.72, 208,690.12 and 87,575.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,233.72, 208,690.12 and 87,575.64 is: 120,847.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,233.72 : 208,690.12 = 87,575.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,233.72/208,690.12 = 87,575.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,233.72x = 208,690.12 × 87,575.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,233.72x = 18,276,170,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,276,170,820.68/151,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,847.19

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