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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,419.34, 214,478.34 and 87,436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,419.34, 214,478.34 and 87,436.34 is: 120,661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,419.34 : 214,478.34 = 87,436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,419.34/214,478.34 = 87,436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,419.34x = 214,478.34 × 87,436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,419.34x = 18,753,201,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,753,201,058.88/155,419.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,661.95

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