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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,357.53, 213,006.15 and 86,383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,357.53, 213,006.15 and 86,383.14 is: 119,204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,357.53 : 213,006.15 = 86,383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,357.53/213,006.15 = 86,383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,357.53x = 213,006.15 × 86,383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,357.53x = 18,400,140,076.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,400,140,076.31/154,357.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,204.68

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