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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,304.46, 212,960.61 and 86,347.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,304.46, 212,960.61 and 86,347.62 is: 119,171.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,304.46 : 212,960.61 = 86,347.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,304.46/212,960.61 = 86,347.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,304.46x = 212,960.61 × 86,347.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,304.46x = 18,388,641,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,388,641,827.25/154,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,171.16

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