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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,097.16, 212,655.54 and 86,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,097.16, 212,655.54 and 86,119.56 is: 118,845.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,097.16 : 212,655.54 = 86,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,097.16/212,655.54 = 86,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,097.16x = 212,655.54 × 86,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,097.16x = 18,313,801,536.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,313,801,536.36/154,097.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,845.81

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