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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,257.24, 208,715.94 and 87,594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,257.24, 208,715.94 and 87,594.48 is: 120,869.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,257.24 : 208,715.94 = 87,594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,257.24/208,715.94 = 87,594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,257.24x = 208,715.94 × 87,594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,257.24x = 18,282,364,232.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,282,364,232.01/151,257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,869.35

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