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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,257.08, 211,492.74 and 86,189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,257.08, 211,492.74 and 86,189.08 is: 118,939.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,257.08 : 211,492.74 = 86,189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,257.08/211,492.74 = 86,189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,257.08x = 211,492.74 × 86,189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,257.08x = 18,228,364,687.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,228,364,687.28/153,257.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,939.79

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