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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,279.89, 208,794.27 and 87,617.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,279.89, 208,794.27 and 87,617.69 is: 120,928.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,279.89 : 208,794.27 = 87,617.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,279.89/208,794.27 = 87,617.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,279.89x = 208,794.27 × 87,617.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,279.89x = 18,294,071,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,294,071,622.64/151,279.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,928.64

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