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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,047.39, 212,581.48 and 86,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,047.39, 212,581.48 and 86,064.88 is: 118,767.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,047.39 : 212,581.48 = 86,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,047.39/212,581.48 = 86,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,047.39x = 212,581.48 × 86,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,047.39x = 18,295,798,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295,798,772.61/154,047.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,767.34

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