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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,665, 213,437.70 and 87,609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,665, 213,437.70 and 87,609.96 is: 120,901.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,665 : 213,437.70 = 87,609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,665/213,437.70 = 87,609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,665x = 213,437.70 × 87,609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,665x = 18,699,268,359.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,699,268,359.49/154,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,901.74

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