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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,483.44, 230,258.10 and 86,955.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,483.44, 230,258.10 and 86,955.44 is: 130,451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,483.44 : 230,258.10 = 86,955.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,483.44/230,258.10 = 86,955.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,483.44x = 230,258.10 × 86,955.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,483.44x = 20,022,194,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,022,194,399.06/153,483.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,451.82

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