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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,912.99, 213,779.32 and 86,929.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,912.99, 213,779.32 and 86,929.81 is: 119,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,912.99 : 213,779.32 = 86,929.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,912.99/213,779.32 = 86,929.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,912.99x = 213,779.32 × 86,929.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,912.99x = 18,583,795,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,583,795,669.53/154,912.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,962.80

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