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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,694, 232,005.36 and 87,255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,694, 232,005.36 and 87,255.56 is: 130,863.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,694 : 232,005.36 = 87,255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,694/232,005.36 = 87,255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,694x = 232,005.36 × 87,255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,694x = 20,243,757,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,243,757,609.80/154,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,863.24

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