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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,211.72, 231,160.02 and 87,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,211.72, 231,160.02 and 87,511 is: 131,177.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,211.72 : 231,160.02 = 87,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,211.72/231,160.02 = 87,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,211.72x = 231,160.02 × 87,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,211.72x = 20,229,044,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,229,044,510.22/154,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,177.09

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