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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,358.92, 211,586.46 and 86,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,358.92, 211,586.46 and 86,277.96 is: 119,036.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,358.92 : 211,586.46 = 86,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,358.92/211,586.46 = 86,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,358.92x = 211,586.46 × 86,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,358.92x = 18,255,248,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,255,248,132.42/153,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,036.10

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