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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,049.16, 230,882.88 and 87,287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,049.16, 230,882.88 and 87,287.04 is: 130,822.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,049.16 : 230,882.88 = 87,287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,049.16/230,882.88 = 87,287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,049.16x = 230,882.88 × 87,287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,049.16x = 20,153,083,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,083,181.88/154,049.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,822.42

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