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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,712.88, 213,503.77 and 87,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,712.88, 213,503.77 and 87,644.88 is: 120,949.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,712.88 : 213,503.77 = 87,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,712.88/213,503.77 = 87,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,712.88x = 213,503.77 × 87,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,712.88x = 18,712,511,233.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712,511,233.68/154,712.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,949.93

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