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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,114.72, 211,288.08 and 85,126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,114.72, 211,288.08 and 85,126.44 is: 117,468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,114.72 : 211,288.08 = 85,126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,114.72/211,288.08 = 85,126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,114.72x = 211,288.08 × 85,126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,114.72x = 17,986,202,064.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986,202,064.84/153,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,468.80

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