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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,199.08, 211,412.64 and 86,131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,199.08, 211,412.64 and 86,131.08 is: 118,859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,199.08 : 211,412.64 = 86,131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,199.08/211,412.64 = 86,131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,199.08x = 211,412.64 × 86,131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,199.08x = 18,209,199,008.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,209,199,008.85/153,199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,859.72

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