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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,064.48, 212,607.51 and 86,093.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,064.48, 212,607.51 and 86,093.16 is: 118,807.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,064.48 : 212,607.51 = 86,093.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,064.48/212,607.51 = 86,093.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,064.48x = 212,607.51 × 86,093.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,064.48x = 18,304,052,375.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,304,052,375.63/154,064.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,807.74

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