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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,263.62, 212,879.54 and 86,280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,263.62, 212,879.54 and 86,280.73 is: 119,065.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,263.62 : 212,879.54 = 86,280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,263.62/212,879.54 = 86,280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,263.62x = 212,879.54 × 86,280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,263.62x = 18,367,401,796.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,367,401,796.77/154,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,065.02

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