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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,270.26, 212,890.14 and 87,202.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,270.26, 212,890.14 and 87,202.26 is: 120,337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,270.26 : 212,890.14 = 87,202.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,270.26/212,890.14 = 87,202.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,270.26x = 212,890.14 × 87,202.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,270.26x = 18,564,501,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,564,501,339.72/154,270.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,337.53

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