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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,186.21, 231,489.14 and 86,765.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,186.21, 231,489.14 and 86,765.88 is: 130,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,186.21 : 231,489.14 = 86,765.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,186.21/231,489.14 = 86,765.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,186.21x = 231,489.14 × 86,765.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,186.21x = 20,085,359,159.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,085,359,159.46/154,186.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,266.90

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