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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,855.90, 209,601.68 and 87,332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,855.90, 209,601.68 and 87,332.19 is: 120,541.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,855.90 : 209,601.68 = 87,332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,855.90/209,601.68 = 87,332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,855.90x = 209,601.68 × 87,332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,855.90x = 18,304,973,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,304,973,742.08/151,855.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,541.74

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