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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,001.80, 230,829.90 and 87,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,001.80, 230,829.90 and 87,473.80 is: 131,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,001.80 : 230,829.90 = 87,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,001.80/230,829.90 = 87,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,001.80x = 230,829.90 × 87,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,001.80x = 20,191,568,506.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191,568,506.62/154,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,112.55

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