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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,684, 212,103.36 and 86,616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,684, 212,103.36 and 86,616 is: 119,541.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,684 : 212,103.36 = 86,616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,684/212,103.36 = 86,616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,684x = 212,103.36 × 86,616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,684x = 18,371,544,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,371,544,629.76/153,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,541.04

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