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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,779.44, 209,483.88 and 87,286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,779.44, 209,483.88 and 87,286.44 is: 120,471.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,779.44 : 209,483.88 = 87,286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,779.44/209,483.88 = 87,286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,779.44x = 209,483.88 × 87,286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,779.44x = 18,285,102,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,285,102,122.59/151,779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,471.54

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