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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,171.85, 212,758.73 and 86,192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,171.85, 212,758.73 and 86,192.60 is: 118,946.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,171.85 : 212,758.73 = 86,192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,171.85/212,758.73 = 86,192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,171.85x = 212,758.73 × 86,192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,171.85x = 18,338,227,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,338,227,263.09/154,171.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,946.67

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