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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,222.58, 231,333.86 and 86,759.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,222.58, 231,333.86 and 86,759.10 is: 130,138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,222.58 : 231,333.86 = 86,759.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,222.58/231,333.86 = 86,759.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,222.58x = 231,333.86 × 86,759.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,222.58x = 20,070,317,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070,317,710.02/154,222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,138.64

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