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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,001.34, 212,519.61 and 86,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,001.34, 212,519.61 and 86,019.28 is: 118,705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,001.34 : 212,519.61 = 86,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,001.34/212,519.61 = 86,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,001.34x = 212,519.61 × 86,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,001.34x = 18,280,783,838.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280,783,838.08/154,001.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,705.36

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