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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,249.60, 212,862.94 and 86,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,249.60, 212,862.94 and 86,265.80 is: 119,045.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,249.60 : 212,862.94 = 86,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,249.60/212,862.94 = 86,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,249.60x = 212,862.94 × 86,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,249.60x = 18,362,791,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,362,791,809.45/154,249.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,045.96

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