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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,621.68, 209,235.60 and 87,970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,621.68, 209,235.60 and 87,970.44 is: 121,397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,621.68 : 209,235.60 = 87,970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,621.68/209,235.60 = 87,970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,621.68x = 209,235.60 × 87,970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,621.68x = 18,406,547,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,406,547,795.66/151,621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,397.86

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