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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,307.84, 212,946.72 and 87,238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,307.84, 212,946.72 and 87,238.40 is: 120,390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,307.84 : 212,946.72 = 87,238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,307.84/212,946.72 = 87,238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,307.84x = 212,946.72 × 87,238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,307.84x = 18,577,131,138.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577,131,138.05/154,307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,390.07

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