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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,946.96, 213,817.82 and 86,957.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,946.96, 213,817.82 and 86,957.58 is: 119,996.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,946.96 : 213,817.82 = 86,957.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,946.96/213,817.82 = 86,957.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,946.96x = 213,817.82 × 86,957.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,946.96x = 18,593,079,753.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,593,079,753.29/154,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,996.42

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