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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,208.08, 211,425.12 and 86,140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,208.08, 211,425.12 and 86,140.08 is: 118,872.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,208.08 : 211,425.12 = 86,140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,208.08/211,425.12 = 86,140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,208.08x = 211,425.12 × 86,140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,208.08x = 18,212,176,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,212,176,750.81/153,208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,872.17

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