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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,526.69, 213,210.28 and 87,458.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,526.69, 213,210.28 and 87,458.69 is: 120,672.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,526.69 : 213,210.28 = 87,458.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,526.69/213,210.28 = 87,458.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,526.69x = 213,210.28 × 87,458.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,526.69x = 18,647,091,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,647,091,783.33/154,526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,672.30

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