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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,272.39, 212,915.61 and 86,293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,272.39, 212,915.61 and 86,293.14 is: 119,095.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,272.39 : 212,915.61 = 86,293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,272.39/212,915.61 = 86,293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,272.39x = 212,915.61 × 86,293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,272.39x = 18,373,156,541.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,373,156,541.92/154,272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,095.56

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