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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,591.61, 211,930.72 and 85,593.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,591.61, 211,930.72 and 85,593.67 is: 118,104.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,591.61 : 211,930.72 = 85,593.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,591.61/211,930.72 = 85,593.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,591.61x = 211,930.72 × 85,593.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,591.61x = 18,139,928,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,139,928,110.54/153,591.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,104.94

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