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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,538.88, 213,258.24 and 87,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,538.88, 213,258.24 and 87,469.44 is: 120,704.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,538.88 : 213,258.24 = 87,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,538.88/213,258.24 = 87,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,538.88x = 213,258.24 × 87,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,538.88x = 18,653,578,828.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,653,578,828.19/154,538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,704.76

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