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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,339.14, 212,996.28 and 86,352.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,339.14, 212,996.28 and 86,352.06 is: 119,170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,339.14 : 212,996.28 = 86,352.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,339.14/212,996.28 = 86,352.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,339.14x = 212,996.28 × 86,352.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,339.14x = 18,392,667,550.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,392,667,550.34/154,339.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,170.47

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