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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,907.84, 211,011.36 and 85,839.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,907.84, 211,011.36 and 85,839.36 is: 118,457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,907.84 : 211,011.36 = 85,839.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,907.84/211,011.36 = 85,839.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,907.84x = 211,011.36 × 85,839.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,907.84x = 18,113,080,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,113,080,095.13/152,907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,457.50

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