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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,259.08, 211,495.50 and 86,191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,259.08, 211,495.50 and 86,191.08 is: 118,942.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,259.08 : 211,495.50 = 86,191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,259.08/211,495.50 = 86,191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,259.08x = 211,495.50 × 86,191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,259.08x = 18,229,025,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,229,025,560.14/153,259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,942.55

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