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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,233.91, 212,838.79 and 85,325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,233.91, 212,838.79 and 85,325.91 is: 117,747.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,233.91 : 212,838.79 = 85,325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,233.91/212,838.79 = 85,325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,233.91x = 212,838.79 × 85,325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,233.91x = 18,160,663,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,160,663,440.05/154,233.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,747.54

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