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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,287.16, 212,935.97 and 86,307.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,287.16, 212,935.97 and 86,307.91 is: 119,115.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,287.16 : 212,935.97 = 86,307.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,287.16/212,935.97 = 86,307.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,287.16x = 212,935.97 × 86,307.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,287.16x = 18,378,058,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,378,058,217.95/154,287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,115.93

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