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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,472.72, 213,175.61 and 87,404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,472.72, 213,175.61 and 87,404.72 is: 120,620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,472.72 : 213,175.61 = 87,404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,472.72/213,175.61 = 87,404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,472.72x = 213,175.61 × 87,404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,472.72x = 18,632,552,999.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,632,552,999.98/154,472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,620.35

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