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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,306.31, 212,985.50 and 89,787.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,306.31, 212,985.50 and 89,787.98 is: 123,932.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,306.31 : 212,985.50 = 89,787.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,306.31/212,985.50 = 89,787.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,306.31x = 212,985.50 × 89,787.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,306.31x = 19,123,536,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,123,536,300.42/154,306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,932.31

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