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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,586.24, 213,322.92 and 87,518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,586.24, 213,322.92 and 87,518.24 is: 120,771.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,586.24 : 213,322.92 = 87,518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,586.24/213,322.92 = 87,518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,586.24x = 213,322.92 × 87,518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,586.24x = 18,669,646,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669,646,510.06/154,586.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,771.72

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