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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,525.69, 213,208.90 and 87,457.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,525.69, 213,208.90 and 87,457.69 is: 120,670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,525.69 : 213,208.90 = 87,457.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,525.69/213,208.90 = 87,457.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,525.69x = 213,208.90 × 87,457.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,525.69x = 18,646,757,881.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,646,757,881.44/154,525.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,670.92

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