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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,039.98, 212,554.13 and 86,048.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,039.98, 212,554.13 and 86,048.54 is: 118,735.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,039.98 : 212,554.13 = 86,048.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,039.98/212,554.13 = 86,048.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,039.98x = 212,554.13 × 86,048.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,039.98x = 18,289,973,303.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,289,973,303.98/154,039.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,735.24

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