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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,015.44, 212,534.91 and 86,032.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,015.44, 212,534.91 and 86,032.14 is: 118,720.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,015.44 : 212,534.91 = 86,032.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,015.44/212,534.91 = 86,032.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,015.44x = 212,534.91 × 86,032.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,015.44x = 18,284,833,132.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284,833,132.01/154,015.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,720.78

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