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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,553.78, 213,289.50 and 86,573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,553.78, 213,289.50 and 86,573.66 is: 119,474.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,553.78 : 213,289.50 = 86,573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,553.78/213,289.50 = 86,573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,553.78x = 213,289.50 × 86,573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,553.78x = 18,465,252,654.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,465,252,654.57/154,553.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,474.61

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