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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,741.08, 229,111.41 and 86,150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,741.08, 229,111.41 and 86,150.98 is: 129,226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,741.08 : 229,111.41 = 86,150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,741.08/229,111.41 = 86,150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,741.08x = 229,111.41 × 86,150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,741.08x = 19,738,171,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,738,171,355.12/152,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,226.35

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