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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,588, 213,335.76 and 87,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,588, 213,335.76 and 87,524.32 is: 120,786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,588 : 213,335.76 = 87,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,588/213,335.76 = 87,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,588x = 213,335.76 × 87,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,588x = 18,672,067,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,672,067,325.68/154,588
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,786.01

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