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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,709.53, 209,352.05 and 87,133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,709.53, 209,352.05 and 87,133.34 is: 120,239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,709.53 : 209,352.05 = 87,133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,709.53/209,352.05 = 87,133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,709.53x = 209,352.05 × 87,133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,709.53x = 18,241,544,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,241,544,093.56/151,709.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,239.94

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