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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,812.79, 213,638.86 and 86,829.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,812.79, 213,638.86 and 86,829.90 is: 119,823.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,812.79 : 213,638.86 = 86,829.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,812.79/213,638.86 = 86,829.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,812.79x = 213,638.86 × 86,829.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,812.79x = 18,550,240,849.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,550,240,849.91/154,812.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,823.70

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