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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,271.66, 212,914.60 and 86,292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,271.66, 212,914.60 and 86,292.41 is: 119,094.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,271.66 : 212,914.60 = 86,292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,271.66/212,914.60 = 86,292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,271.66x = 212,914.60 × 86,292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,271.66x = 18,372,912,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,372,912,920.58/154,271.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,094.55

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