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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,057.23, 212,577.83 and 86,065.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,057.23, 212,577.83 and 86,065.74 is: 118,758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,057.23 : 212,577.83 = 86,065.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,057.23/212,577.83 = 86,065.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,057.23x = 212,577.83 × 86,065.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,057.23x = 18,295,668,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295,668,246.54/154,057.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,758.91

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