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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,270.25, 214,212.24 and 87,271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,270.25, 214,212.24 and 87,271.63 is: 120,400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,270.25 : 214,212.24 = 87,271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,270.25/214,212.24 = 87,271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,270.25x = 214,212.24 × 87,271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,270.25x = 18,694,650,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,694,650,815.22/155,270.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,400.73

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