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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,711.24, 213,494.94 and 87,643.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,711.24, 213,494.94 and 87,643.24 is: 120,943.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,711.24 : 213,494.94 = 87,643.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,711.24/213,494.94 = 87,643.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,711.24x = 213,494.94 × 87,643.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,711.24x = 18,711,388,265.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,711,388,265.21/154,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,943.95

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