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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,512.54, 213,209.69 and 86,520.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,512.54, 213,209.69 and 86,520.06 is: 119,387.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,512.54 : 213,209.69 = 86,520.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,512.54/213,209.69 = 86,520.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,512.54x = 213,209.69 × 86,520.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,512.54x = 18,446,914,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,446,914,738.78/154,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,387.82

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