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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,371.76, 214,419.42 and 87,391.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,371.76, 214,419.42 and 87,391.90 is: 120,604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,371.76 : 214,419.42 = 87,391.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,371.76/214,419.42 = 87,391.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,371.76x = 214,419.42 × 87,391.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,371.76x = 18,738,520,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,738,520,510.70/155,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,604.42

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