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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,171.72, 211,375.09 and 86,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,171.72, 211,375.09 and 86,103.72 is: 118,822.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,171.72 : 211,375.09 = 86,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,171.72/211,375.09 = 86,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,171.72x = 211,375.09 × 86,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,171.72x = 18,200,181,564.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,200,181,564.33/153,171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,822.07

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