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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,741.95, 209,372.58 and 87,198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,741.95, 209,372.58 and 87,198.72 is: 120,316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,741.95 : 209,372.58 = 87,198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,741.95/209,372.58 = 87,198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,741.95x = 209,372.58 × 87,198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,741.95x = 18,257,020,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,257,020,979.10/151,741.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,316.24

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