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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,541.28, 213,272.24 and 86,561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,541.28, 213,272.24 and 86,561.16 is: 119,457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,541.28 : 213,272.24 = 86,561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,541.28/213,272.24 = 86,561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,541.28x = 213,272.24 × 86,561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,541.28x = 18,461,092,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,461,092,490.20/154,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,457.35

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