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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,598, 211,976.12 and 86,530

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,598, 211,976.12 and 86,530 is: 119,417.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,598 : 211,976.12 = 86,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,598/211,976.12 = 86,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,598x = 211,976.12 × 86,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,598x = 18,342,293,663.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,342,293,663.60/153,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,417.53

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