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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,311.21, 212,863.74 and 89,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,311.21, 212,863.74 and 89,773.20 is: 123,837.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,311.21 : 212,863.74 = 89,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,311.21/212,863.74 = 89,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,311.21x = 212,863.74 × 89,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,311.21x = 19,109,458,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,109,458,767.12/154,311.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,837.14

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