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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,243.29, 212,854.32 and 86,259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,243.29, 212,854.32 and 86,259.51 is: 119,037.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,243.29 : 212,854.32 = 86,259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,243.29/212,854.32 = 86,259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,243.29x = 212,854.32 × 86,259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,243.29x = 18,360,709,344.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360,709,344.58/154,243.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,037.33

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