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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,314.91, 231,262.18 and 86,879.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,314.91, 231,262.18 and 86,879.14 is: 130,200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,314.91 : 231,262.18 = 86,879.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,314.91/231,262.18 = 86,879.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,314.91x = 231,262.18 × 86,879.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,314.91x = 20,091,859,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,091,859,312.93/154,314.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,200.38

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