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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,301.98, 212,926.68 and 86,307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,301.98, 212,926.68 and 86,307.16 is: 119,098.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,301.98 : 212,926.68 = 86,307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,301.98/212,926.68 = 86,307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,301.98x = 212,926.68 × 86,307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,301.98x = 18,377,097,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,377,097,039.03/154,301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,098.26

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