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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,614.33, 213,368.58 and 86,631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,614.33, 213,368.58 and 86,631.44 is: 119,551.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,614.33 : 213,368.58 = 86,631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,614.33/213,368.58 = 86,631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,614.33x = 213,368.58 × 86,631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,614.33x = 18,484,426,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,484,426,269.31/154,614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,551.83

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