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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,545.48, 213,258.42 and 87,477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,545.48, 213,258.42 and 87,477.48 is: 120,710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,545.48 : 213,258.42 = 87,477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,545.48/213,258.42 = 87,477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,545.48x = 213,258.42 × 87,477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,545.48x = 18,655,309,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,655,309,170.38/154,545.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,710.80

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