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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87,997.80, 131,996.70 and 54,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87,997.80, 131,996.70 and 54,172.20 is: 81,258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87,997.80 : 131,996.70 = 54,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87,997.80/131,996.70 = 54,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87,997.80x = 131,996.70 × 54,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87,997.80x = 7,150,551,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,551,631.74/87,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,258.30

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