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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,939.95, 213,838.58 and 86,960.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,939.95, 213,838.58 and 86,960.97 is: 120,018.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,939.95 : 213,838.58 = 86,960.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,939.95/213,838.58 = 86,960.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,939.95x = 213,838.58 × 86,960.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,939.95x = 18,595,610,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,595,610,340.22/154,939.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,018.18

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