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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,358.53, 213,007.53 and 86,384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,358.53, 213,007.53 and 86,384.14 is: 119,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,358.53 : 213,007.53 = 86,384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,358.53/213,007.53 = 86,384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,358.53x = 213,007.53 × 86,384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,358.53x = 18,400,472,292.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,400,472,292.57/154,358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,206.06

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