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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,042.23, 212,557.24 and 86,050.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,042.23, 212,557.24 and 86,050.79 is: 118,738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,042.23 : 212,557.24 = 86,050.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,042.23/212,557.24 = 86,050.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,042.23x = 212,557.24 × 86,050.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,042.23x = 18,290,718,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,290,718,422.22/154,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,738.34

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