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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,368.60, 213,038.55 and 86,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,368.60, 213,038.55 and 86,393.40 is: 119,228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,368.60 : 213,038.55 = 86,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,368.60/213,038.55 = 86,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,368.60x = 213,038.55 × 86,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,368.60x = 18,405,124,665.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,405,124,665.57/154,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,228.42

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