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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,172.90, 211,376.73 and 86,104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,172.90, 211,376.73 and 86,104.90 is: 118,823.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,172.90 : 211,376.73 = 86,104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,172.90/211,376.73 = 86,104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,172.90x = 211,376.73 × 86,104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,172.90x = 18,200,572,198.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,200,572,198.98/153,172.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,823.71

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