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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,242.48, 212,865.47 and 86,265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,242.48, 212,865.47 and 86,265.78 is: 119,052.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,242.48 : 212,865.47 = 86,265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,242.48/212,865.47 = 86,265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,242.48x = 212,865.47 × 86,265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,242.48x = 18,363,004,308.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,363,004,308.96/154,242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,052.84

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