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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,985.80, 131,978.70 and 54,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,985.80, 131,978.70 and 54,808.20 is: 82,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,985.80 : 131,978.70 = 54,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,985.80/131,978.70 = 54,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,985.80x = 131,978.70 × 54,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,985.80x = 7,233,514,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,514,985.34/87,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,212.30

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