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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,311.67, 211,568.36 and 85,327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,311.67, 211,568.36 and 85,327.47 is: 117,750.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,311.67 : 211,568.36 = 85,327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,311.67/211,568.36 = 85,327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,311.67x = 211,568.36 × 85,327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,311.67x = 18,052,592,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,592,464.21/153,311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,750.93

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