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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,371.62, 214,410.71 and 87,388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,371.62, 214,410.71 and 87,388.56 is: 120,595.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,371.62 : 214,410.71 = 87,388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,371.62/214,410.71 = 87,388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,371.62x = 214,410.71 × 87,388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,371.62x = 18,737,043,195.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,737,043,195.48/155,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,595.02

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