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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,096.86, 130,613.91 and 30,155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,096.86, 130,613.91 and 30,155.30 is: 45,222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,096.86 : 130,613.91 = 30,155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,096.86/130,613.91 = 30,155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,096.86x = 130,613.91 × 30,155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,096.86x = 3,938,701,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,701,533.50/87,096.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,222.08

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