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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,274.65, 212,918.73 and 86,295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,274.65, 212,918.73 and 86,295.40 is: 119,098.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,274.65 : 212,918.73 = 86,295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,274.65/212,918.73 = 86,295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,274.65x = 212,918.73 × 86,295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,274.65x = 18,373,906,972.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,373,906,972.84/154,274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,098.68

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