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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,178.08, 211,383.72 and 86,110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,178.08, 211,383.72 and 86,110.08 is: 118,830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,178.08 : 211,383.72 = 86,110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,178.08/211,383.72 = 86,110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,178.08x = 211,383.72 × 86,110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,178.08x = 18,202,269,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202,269,039.90/153,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,830.77

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