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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,913.66, 211,020.85 and 85,845.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,913.66, 211,020.85 and 85,845.66 is: 118,467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,913.66 : 211,020.85 = 85,845.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,913.66/211,020.85 = 85,845.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,913.66x = 211,020.85 × 85,845.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,913.66x = 18,115,223,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,115,223,457.99/152,913.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,467.01

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