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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,663.56, 213,452.82 and 86,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,663.56, 213,452.82 and 86,691.60 is: 119,644.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,663.56 : 213,452.82 = 86,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,663.56/213,452.82 = 86,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,663.56x = 213,452.82 × 86,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,663.56x = 18,504,566,490.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,504,566,490.31/154,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,644.00

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