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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,271.52, 212,914.41 and 86,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,271.52, 212,914.41 and 86,292.27 is: 119,094.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,271.52 : 212,914.41 = 86,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,271.52/212,914.41 = 86,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,271.52x = 212,914.41 × 86,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,271.52x = 18,372,867,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372,867,431.01/154,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,094.36

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