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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,086.94, 211,263.48 and 85,101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,086.94, 211,263.48 and 85,101.30 is: 117,441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,086.94 : 211,263.48 = 85,101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,086.94/211,263.48 = 85,101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,086.94x = 211,263.48 × 85,101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,086.94x = 17,978,796,790.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,978,796,790.52/153,086.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,441.74

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