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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,236.59, 212,845.01 and 86,252.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,236.59, 212,845.01 and 86,252.79 is: 119,028.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,236.59 : 212,845.01 = 86,252.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,236.59/212,845.01 = 86,252.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,236.59x = 212,845.01 × 86,252.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,236.59x = 18,358,475,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,358,475,518.81/154,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,028.02

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