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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,450, 213,139.56 and 87,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,450, 213,139.56 and 87,382 is: 120,586.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,450 : 213,139.56 = 87,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,450/213,139.56 = 87,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,450x = 213,139.56 × 87,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,450x = 18,624,561,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,624,561,031.92/154,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,586.35

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