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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,180.08, 211,386.48 and 86,112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,180.08, 211,386.48 and 86,112.08 is: 118,833.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,180.08 : 211,386.48 = 86,112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,180.08/211,386.48 = 86,112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,180.08x = 211,386.48 × 86,112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,180.08x = 18,202,929,476.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202,929,476.68/153,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,833.53

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