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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,497.92, 213,189.50 and 86,505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,497.92, 213,189.50 and 86,505.44 is: 119,367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,497.92 : 213,189.50 = 86,505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,497.92/213,189.50 = 86,505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,497.92x = 213,189.50 × 86,505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,497.92x = 18,442,050,651.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,442,050,651.20/154,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,367.63

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