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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,641, 209,196.96 and 87,941.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,641, 209,196.96 and 87,941.88 is: 121,320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,641 : 209,196.96 = 87,941.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,641/209,196.96 = 87,941.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,641x = 209,196.96 × 87,941.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,641x = 18,397,173,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,397,173,952.68/151,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,320.58

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