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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,782.08, 212,221.02 and 86,714.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,782.08, 212,221.02 and 86,714.08 is: 119,666.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,782.08 : 212,221.02 = 86,714.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,782.08/212,221.02 = 86,714.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,782.08x = 212,221.02 × 86,714.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,782.08x = 18,402,550,505.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,402,550,505.96/153,782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,666.42

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