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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,003, 211,163.94 and 85,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,003, 211,163.94 and 85,935 is: 118,601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,003 : 211,163.94 = 85,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,003/211,163.94 = 85,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,003x = 211,163.94 × 85,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,003x = 18,146,373,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,146,373,183.90/153,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,601.42

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