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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,240.41, 212,862.62 and 86,263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,240.41, 212,862.62 and 86,263.71 is: 119,049.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,240.41 : 212,862.62 = 86,263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,240.41/212,862.62 = 86,263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,240.41x = 212,862.62 × 86,263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,240.41x = 18,362,319,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,362,319,451.06/154,240.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,049.99

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