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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,486.13, 213,194.10 and 87,418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,486.13, 213,194.10 and 87,418.13 is: 120,638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,486.13 : 213,194.10 = 87,418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,486.13/213,194.10 = 87,418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,486.13x = 213,194.10 × 87,418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,486.13x = 18,637,028,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,637,028,483.06/154,486.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,638.85

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