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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,178.24, 211,404.96 and 86,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,178.24, 211,404.96 and 86,110.24 is: 118,842.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,178.24 : 211,404.96 = 86,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,178.24/211,404.96 = 86,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,178.24x = 211,404.96 × 86,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,178.24x = 18,204,131,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,204,131,842.79/153,178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,842.81

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