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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,296.94, 212,911.58 and 86,317.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,296.94, 212,911.58 and 86,317.42 is: 119,107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,296.94 : 212,911.58 = 86,317.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,296.94/212,911.58 = 86,317.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,296.94x = 212,911.58 × 86,317.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,296.94x = 18,377,978,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,377,978,273.72/154,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,107.86

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