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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,207.72, 231,154.02 and 87,506.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,207.72, 231,154.02 and 87,506.98 is: 131,171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,207.72 : 231,154.02 = 87,506.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,207.72/231,154.02 = 87,506.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,207.72x = 231,154.02 × 87,506.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,207.72x = 20,227,590,205.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,227,590,205.06/154,207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,171.06

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