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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,272.38, 212,915.62 and 86,293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,272.38, 212,915.62 and 86,293.14 is: 119,095.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,272.38 : 212,915.62 = 86,293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,272.38/212,915.62 = 86,293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,272.38x = 212,915.62 × 86,293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,272.38x = 18,373,157,404.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,373,157,404.85/154,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,095.57

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