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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,579.88, 209,171.20 and 87,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,579.88, 209,171.20 and 87,059.62 is: 120,137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,579.88 : 209,171.20 = 87,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,579.88/209,171.20 = 87,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,579.88x = 209,171.20 × 87,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,579.88x = 18,210,365,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,210,365,818.70/151,579.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,137.09

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