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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,014, 212,539.32 and 86,946

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,014, 212,539.32 and 86,946 is: 119,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,014 : 212,539.32 = 86,946 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,014/212,539.32 = 86,946/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,014x = 212,539.32 × 86,946
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,014x = 18,479,443,716.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,479,443,716.72/154,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,985.48

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