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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,001.07, 212,506.47 and 86,012.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,001.07, 212,506.47 and 86,012.64 is: 118,689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,001.07 : 212,506.47 = 86,012.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,001.07/212,506.47 = 86,012.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,001.07x = 212,506.47 × 86,012.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,001.07x = 18,278,242,501.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,278,242,501.78/154,001.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,689.06

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