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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,311.09, 212,944.41 and 86,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,311.09, 212,944.41 and 86,329.26 is: 119,131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,311.09 : 212,944.41 = 86,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,311.09/212,944.41 = 86,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,311.09x = 212,944.41 × 86,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,311.09x = 18,383,333,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,383,333,336.44/154,311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,131.64

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