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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,735.61, 209,378.93 and 87,191.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,735.61, 209,378.93 and 87,191.78 is: 120,315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,735.61 : 209,378.93 = 87,191.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,735.61/209,378.93 = 87,191.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,735.61x = 209,378.93 × 87,191.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,735.61x = 18,256,120,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,256,120,118.34/151,735.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,315.33

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