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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,199.62, 211,415.46 and 86,131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,199.62, 211,415.46 and 86,131.62 is: 118,861.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,199.62 : 211,415.46 = 86,131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,199.62/211,415.46 = 86,131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,199.62x = 211,415.46 × 86,131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,199.62x = 18,209,556,062.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,209,556,062.85/153,199.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,861.63

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