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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,289.28, 214,287.42 and 87,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,289.28, 214,287.42 and 87,295.48 is: 120,461.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,289.28 : 214,287.42 = 87,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,289.28/214,287.42 = 87,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,289.28x = 214,287.42 × 87,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,289.28x = 18,706,323,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,706,323,186.86/155,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,461.14

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