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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,264.24, 230,027.58 and 86,769.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,264.24, 230,027.58 and 86,769.72 is: 130,228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,264.24 : 230,027.58 = 86,769.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,264.24/230,027.58 = 86,769.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,264.24x = 230,027.58 × 86,769.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,264.24x = 19,959,428,708.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,959,428,708.88/153,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,228.87

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