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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,481.69, 230,255.48 and 86,953.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,481.69, 230,255.48 and 86,953.69 is: 130,449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,481.69 : 230,255.48 = 86,953.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,481.69/230,255.48 = 86,953.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,481.69x = 230,255.48 × 86,953.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,481.69x = 20,021,563,193.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,021,563,193.95/153,481.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,449.20

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