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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,001.30, 230,829.15 and 87,473.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,001.30, 230,829.15 and 87,473.30 is: 131,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,001.30 : 230,829.15 = 87,473.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,001.30/230,829.15 = 87,473.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,001.30x = 230,829.15 × 87,473.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,001.30x = 20,191,387,486.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191,387,486.70/154,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,111.80

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