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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,281.44, 212,847.52 and 96,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,281.44, 212,847.52 and 96,887 is: 133,665.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,281.44 : 212,847.52 = 96,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,281.44/212,847.52 = 96,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,281.44x = 212,847.52 × 96,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,281.44x = 20,622,157,670.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,622,157,670.24/154,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,665.84

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