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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,270.89, 212,913.55 and 86,291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,270.89, 212,913.55 and 86,291.64 is: 119,093.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,270.89 : 212,913.55 = 86,291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,270.89/212,913.55 = 86,291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,270.89x = 212,913.55 × 86,291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,270.89x = 18,372,658,976.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372,658,976.26/154,270.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,093.49

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