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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,507.98, 209,068.72 and 87,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,507.98, 209,068.72 and 87,849.88 is: 121,225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,507.98 : 209,068.72 = 87,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,507.98/209,068.72 = 87,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,507.98x = 209,068.72 × 87,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,507.98x = 18,366,661,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,366,661,221.46/151,507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,225.70

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