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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,876.26, 230,811.98 and 78,953.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,876.26, 230,811.98 and 78,953.16 is: 118,428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,876.26 : 230,811.98 = 78,953.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,876.26/230,811.98 = 78,953.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,876.26x = 230,811.98 × 78,953.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,876.26x = 18,223,335,186.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223,335,186.86/153,876.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,428.50

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