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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,512.61, 211,862.97 and 85,540.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,512.61, 211,862.97 and 85,540.65 is: 118,054.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,512.61 : 211,862.97 = 85,540.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,512.61/211,862.97 = 85,540.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,512.61x = 211,862.97 × 85,540.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,512.61x = 18,122,896,164.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,122,896,164.73/153,512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,054.77

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