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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,663.63, 212,054.94 and 85,681.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,663.63, 212,054.94 and 85,681.42 is: 118,239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,663.63 : 212,054.94 = 85,681.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,663.63/212,054.94 = 85,681.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,663.63x = 212,054.94 × 85,681.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,663.63x = 18,169,168,202.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,169,168,202.50/153,663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,239.87

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