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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,447.88, 213,141.62 and 86,463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,447.88, 213,141.62 and 86,463.14 is: 119,321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,447.88 : 213,141.62 = 86,463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,447.88/213,141.62 = 86,463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,447.88x = 213,141.62 × 86,463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,447.88x = 18,428,892,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,428,892,880.34/154,447.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,321.12

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