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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,099.99, 212,657.35 and 86,116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,099.99, 212,657.35 and 86,116.94 is: 118,841.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,099.99 : 212,657.35 = 86,116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,099.99/212,657.35 = 86,116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,099.99x = 212,657.35 × 86,116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,099.99x = 18,313,400,250.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,313,400,250.51/154,099.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,841.02

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