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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,355.92, 211,582.32 and 86,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,355.92, 211,582.32 and 86,274.96 is: 119,031.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,355.92 : 211,582.32 = 86,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,355.92/211,582.32 = 86,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,355.92x = 211,582.32 × 86,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,355.92x = 18,254,256,194.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254,256,194.71/153,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,031.96

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