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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,224.52, 211,444.86 and 85,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,224.52, 211,444.86 and 85,239.60 is: 117,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,224.52 : 211,444.86 = 85,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,224.52/211,444.86 = 85,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,224.52x = 211,444.86 × 85,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,224.52x = 18,023,475,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,023,475,288.46/153,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,627.88

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