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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,711.41, 209,359.82 and 87,179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,711.41, 209,359.82 and 87,179.88 is: 120,307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,711.41 : 209,359.82 = 87,179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,711.41/209,359.82 = 87,179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,711.41x = 209,359.82 × 87,179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,711.41x = 18,251,963,984.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,251,963,984.42/151,711.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,307.13

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