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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,011.60, 211,151.77 and 85,026.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,011.60, 211,151.77 and 85,026.81 is: 117,334.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,011.60 : 211,151.77 = 85,026.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,011.60/211,151.77 = 85,026.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,011.60x = 211,151.77 × 85,026.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,011.60x = 17,953,561,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,953,561,428.95/153,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,334.64

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