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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,423.23, 208,964.08 and 87,797.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,423.23, 208,964.08 and 87,797.94 is: 121,161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,423.23 : 208,964.08 = 87,797.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,423.23/208,964.08 = 87,797.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,423.23x = 208,964.08 × 87,797.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,423.23x = 18,346,614,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,346,614,493.68/151,423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,161.16

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