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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,258.08, 208,727.28 and 87,591.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,258.08, 208,727.28 and 87,591.36 is: 120,870.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,258.08 : 208,727.28 = 87,591.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,258.08/208,727.28 = 87,591.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,258.08x = 208,727.28 × 87,591.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,258.08x = 18,282,706,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,282,706,324.30/151,258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,870.94

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