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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,926.26, 211,038.24 and 85,858.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,926.26, 211,038.24 and 85,858.26 is: 118,484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,926.26 : 211,038.24 = 85,858.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,926.26/211,038.24 = 85,858.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,926.26x = 211,038.24 × 85,858.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,926.26x = 18,119,376,079.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,119,376,079.86/152,926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,484.40

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