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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,991.80, 230,814.90 and 87,463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,991.80, 230,814.90 and 87,463.80 is: 131,097.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,991.80 : 230,814.90 = 87,463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,991.80/230,814.90 = 87,463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,991.80x = 230,814.90 × 87,463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,991.80x = 20,187,948,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,187,948,250.62/153,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,097.55

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