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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,003.80, 231,005.70 and 87,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,003.80, 231,005.70 and 87,418.20 is: 131,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,003.80 : 231,005.70 = 87,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,003.80/231,005.70 = 87,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,003.80x = 231,005.70 × 87,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,003.80x = 20,194,102,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,194,102,483.74/154,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,127.30

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