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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,399.28, 214,469.97 and 87,419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,399.28, 214,469.97 and 87,419.12 is: 120,649.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,399.28 : 214,469.97 = 87,419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,399.28/214,469.97 = 87,419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,399.28x = 214,469.97 × 87,419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,399.28x = 18,748,774,971.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,748,774,971.48/155,399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,649.05

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