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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,139.20, 211,317.12 and 86,069.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,139.20, 211,317.12 and 86,069.76 is: 118,767.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,139.20 : 211,317.12 = 86,069.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,139.20/211,317.12 = 86,069.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,139.20x = 211,317.12 × 86,069.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,139.20x = 18,188,013,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,188,013,802.29/153,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,767.85

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