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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,151.49, 214,095.92 and 87,163.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,151.49, 214,095.92 and 87,163.13 is: 120,277.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,151.49 : 214,095.92 = 87,163.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,151.49/214,095.92 = 87,163.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,151.49x = 214,095.92 × 87,163.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,151.49x = 18,661,270,507.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,661,270,507.43/155,151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,277.74

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