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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,187.08, 211,396.14 and 86,119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,187.08, 211,396.14 and 86,119.08 is: 118,843.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,187.08 : 211,396.14 = 86,119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,187.08/211,396.14 = 86,119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,187.08x = 211,396.14 × 86,119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,187.08x = 18,205,241,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,205,241,092.35/153,187.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,843.19

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