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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,663.84, 213,451.08 and 86,692.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,663.84, 213,451.08 and 86,692.36 is: 119,643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,663.84 : 213,451.08 = 86,692.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,663.84/213,451.08 = 86,692.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,663.84x = 213,451.08 × 86,692.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,663.84x = 18,504,577,869.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,504,577,869.75/154,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,643.85

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