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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,888, 213,741.30 and 86,899.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,888, 213,741.30 and 86,899.30 is: 119,918.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,888 : 213,741.30 = 86,899.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,888/213,741.30 = 86,899.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,888x = 213,741.30 × 86,899.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,888x = 18,573,969,351.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,573,969,351.09/154,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,918.71

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