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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,714.63, 213,506.19 and 87,646.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,714.63, 213,506.19 and 87,646.63 is: 120,952.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,714.63 : 213,506.19 = 87,646.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,714.63/213,506.19 = 87,646.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,714.63x = 213,506.19 × 87,646.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,714.63x = 18,713,098,037.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,713,098,037.64/154,714.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,952.35

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