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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,776.72, 209,458.71 and 87,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,776.72, 209,458.71 and 87,266.88 is: 120,432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,776.72 : 209,458.71 = 87,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,776.72/209,458.71 = 87,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,776.72x = 209,458.71 × 87,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,776.72x = 18,278,808,110.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,278,808,110.52/151,776.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,432.23

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