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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,309.50, 211,570.35 and 86,241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,309.50, 211,570.35 and 86,241.50 is: 119,015.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,309.50 : 211,570.35 = 86,241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,309.50/211,570.35 = 86,241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,309.50x = 211,570.35 × 86,241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,309.50x = 18,246,144,339.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,246,144,339.53/153,309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,015.09

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