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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,312.56, 211,571.28 and 86,244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,312.56, 211,571.28 and 86,244.56 is: 119,017.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,312.56 : 211,571.28 = 86,244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,312.56/211,571.28 = 86,244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,312.56x = 211,571.28 × 86,244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,312.56x = 18,246,871,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,246,871,952.24/153,312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,017.46

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