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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,996.50, 211,154.97 and 85,928.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,996.50, 211,154.97 and 85,928.50 is: 118,592.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,996.50 : 211,154.97 = 85,928.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,996.50/211,154.97 = 85,928.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,996.50x = 211,154.97 × 85,928.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,996.50x = 18,144,229,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,144,229,839.65/152,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,592.45

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