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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,282.28, 212,906.68 and 87,214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,282.28, 212,906.68 and 87,214.28 is: 120,354.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,282.28 : 212,906.68 = 87,214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,282.28/212,906.68 = 87,214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,282.28x = 212,906.68 × 87,214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,282.28x = 18,568,502,803.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,568,502,803.39/154,282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,354.09

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