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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,005.18, 213,892.39 and 87,006.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,005.18, 213,892.39 and 87,006.57 is: 120,060.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,005.18 : 213,892.39 = 87,006.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,005.18/213,892.39 = 87,006.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,005.18x = 213,892.39 × 87,006.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,005.18x = 18,610,043,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,610,043,203.00/155,005.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,060.78

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