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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,063.23, 212,599.51 and 86,066.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,063.23, 212,599.51 and 86,066.70 is: 118,767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,063.23 : 212,599.51 = 86,066.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,063.23/212,599.51 = 86,066.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,063.23x = 212,599.51 × 86,066.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,063.23x = 18,297,738,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,297,738,247.32/154,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,767.72

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