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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,373.23, 213,046.50 and 86,397.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,373.23, 213,046.50 and 86,397.01 is: 119,234.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,373.23 : 213,046.50 = 86,397.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,373.23/213,046.50 = 86,397.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,373.23x = 213,046.50 × 86,397.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,373.23x = 18,406,580,590.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,406,580,590.97/154,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,234.28

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