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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,069.32, 212,611.67 and 86,086.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,069.32, 212,611.67 and 86,086.85 is: 118,797.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,069.32 : 212,611.67 = 86,086.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,069.32/212,611.67 = 86,086.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,069.32x = 212,611.67 × 86,086.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,069.32x = 18,303,068,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,303,068,943.54/154,069.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,797.62

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