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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,308.25, 211,568.63 and 86,240.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,308.25, 211,568.63 and 86,240.25 is: 119,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,308.25 : 211,568.63 = 86,240.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,308.25/211,568.63 = 86,240.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,308.25x = 211,568.63 × 86,240.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,308.25x = 18,245,731,112.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,245,731,112.16/153,308.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,013.37

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