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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,235.97, 212,836.77 and 85,321.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,235.97, 212,836.77 and 85,321.29 is: 117,738.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,235.97 : 212,836.77 = 85,321.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,235.97/212,836.77 = 85,321.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,235.97x = 212,836.77 × 85,321.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,235.97x = 18,159,507,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,159,507,775.83/154,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,738.47

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