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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,125.89, 214,050.42 and 87,129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,125.89, 214,050.42 and 87,129.84 is: 120,226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,125.89 : 214,050.42 = 87,129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,125.89/214,050.42 = 87,129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,125.89x = 214,050.42 × 87,129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,125.89x = 18,650,178,846.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,650,178,846.53/155,125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,226.09

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