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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,421.30, 231,459.15 and 87,893.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,421.30, 231,459.15 and 87,893.30 is: 131,741.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,421.30 : 231,459.15 = 87,893.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,421.30/231,459.15 = 87,893.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,421.30x = 231,459.15 × 87,893.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,421.30x = 20,343,708,508.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,343,708,508.70/154,421.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,741.60

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