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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,153.36, 209,987.33 and 87,624.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,153.36, 209,987.33 and 87,624.71 is: 120,931.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,153.36 : 209,987.33 = 87,624.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,153.36/209,987.33 = 87,624.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,153.36x = 209,987.33 × 87,624.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,153.36x = 18,400,079,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,400,079,004.46/152,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,931.14

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