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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,868.02, 215,110.04 and 86,979.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,868.02, 215,110.04 and 86,979.14 is: 120,038.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,868.02 : 215,110.04 = 86,979.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,868.02/215,110.04 = 86,979.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,868.02x = 215,110.04 × 86,979.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,868.02x = 18,710,086,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,710,086,284.57/155,868.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,038.01

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