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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,974.07, 213,856.82 and 86,982.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,974.07, 213,856.82 and 86,982.67 is: 120,031.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,974.07 : 213,856.82 = 86,982.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,974.07/213,856.82 = 86,982.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,974.07x = 213,856.82 × 86,982.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,974.07x = 18,601,836,132.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,601,836,132.03/154,974.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,031.93

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