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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,002.72, 212,513.76 and 89,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,002.72, 212,513.76 and 89,466.24 is: 123,457.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,002.72 : 212,513.76 = 89,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,002.72/212,513.76 = 89,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,002.72x = 212,513.76 × 89,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,002.72x = 19,012,807,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,012,807,055.46/154,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,457.61

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