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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,974.26, 213,867.63 and 86,996.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,974.26, 213,867.63 and 86,996.13 is: 120,056.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,974.26 : 213,867.63 = 86,996.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,974.26/213,867.63 = 86,996.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,974.26x = 213,867.63 × 86,996.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,974.26x = 18,605,656,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,605,656,142.27/154,974.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,056.43

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