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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,566.55, 209,161.73 and 87,040.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,566.55, 209,161.73 and 87,040.01 is: 120,115.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,566.55 : 209,161.73 = 87,040.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,566.55/209,161.73 = 87,040.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,566.55x = 209,161.73 × 87,040.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,566.55x = 18,205,439,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,205,439,811.32/151,566.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,115.16

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