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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,022.72, 212,541.36 and 89,486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,022.72, 212,541.36 and 89,486.24 is: 123,485.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,022.72 : 212,541.36 = 89,486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,022.72/212,541.36 = 89,486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,022.72x = 212,541.36 × 89,486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,022.72x = 19,019,527,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,019,527,150.89/154,022.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,485.20

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