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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,279.74, 230,050.83 and 86,785.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,279.74, 230,050.83 and 86,785.22 is: 130,252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,279.74 : 230,050.83 = 86,785.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,279.74/230,050.83 = 86,785.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,279.74x = 230,050.83 × 86,785.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,279.74x = 19,965,011,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,965,011,892.73/153,279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,252.13

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