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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,205.61, 212,814.33 and 86,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,205.61, 212,814.33 and 86,221.20 is: 118,991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,205.61 : 212,814.33 = 86,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,205.61/212,814.33 = 86,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,205.61x = 212,814.33 × 86,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,205.61x = 18,349,106,909.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,349,106,909.80/154,205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,991.18

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