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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,446, 213,134.04 and 87,378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,446, 213,134.04 and 87,378 is: 120,580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,446 : 213,134.04 = 87,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,446/213,134.04 = 87,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,446x = 213,134.04 × 87,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,446x = 18,623,226,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,623,226,147.12/154,446
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,580.83

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