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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,266.09, 208,729.11 and 87,595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,266.09, 208,729.11 and 87,595.23 is: 120,870.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,266.09 : 208,729.11 = 87,595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,266.09/208,729.11 = 87,595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,266.09x = 208,729.11 × 87,595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,266.09x = 18,283,674,398.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,283,674,398.15/151,266.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,870.94

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