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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,315.78, 211,577.49 and 86,247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,315.78, 211,577.49 and 86,247.78 is: 119,022.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,315.78 : 211,577.49 = 86,247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,315.78/211,577.49 = 86,247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,315.78x = 211,577.49 × 86,247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,315.78x = 18,248,088,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,248,088,810.47/153,315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,022.90

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