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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,240.98, 212,863.40 and 86,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,240.98, 212,863.40 and 86,264.28 is: 119,050.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,240.98 : 212,863.40 = 86,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,240.98/212,863.40 = 86,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,240.98x = 212,863.40 × 86,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,240.98x = 18,362,507,831.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,362,507,831.52/154,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,050.78

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