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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,372.73, 213,045.81 and 86,396.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,372.73, 213,045.81 and 86,396.51 is: 119,233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,372.73 : 213,045.81 = 86,396.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,372.73/213,045.81 = 86,396.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,372.73x = 213,045.81 × 86,396.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,372.73x = 18,406,414,454.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,406,414,454.12/154,372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,233.59

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