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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,924.91, 212,414.29 and 85,942.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,924.91, 212,414.29 and 85,942.92 is: 118,600.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,924.91 : 212,414.29 = 85,942.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,924.91/212,414.29 = 85,942.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,924.91x = 212,414.29 × 85,942.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,924.91x = 18,255,504,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,255,504,332.33/153,924.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,600.07

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