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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,280.28, 212,903.92 and 87,212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,280.28, 212,903.92 and 87,212.28 is: 120,351.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,280.28 : 212,903.92 = 87,212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,280.28/212,903.92 = 87,212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,280.28x = 212,903.92 × 87,212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,280.28x = 18,567,836,284.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,567,836,284.14/154,280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,351.33

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