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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,016.80, 230,852.40 and 87,488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,016.80, 230,852.40 and 87,488.80 is: 131,135.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,016.80 : 230,852.40 = 87,488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,016.80/230,852.40 = 87,488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,016.80x = 230,852.40 × 87,488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,016.80x = 20,196,999,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,196,999,453.12/154,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,135.04

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