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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,954.63, 212,445.27 and 85,966.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,954.63, 212,445.27 and 85,966.29 is: 118,626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,954.63 : 212,445.27 = 85,966.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,954.63/212,445.27 = 85,966.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,954.63x = 212,445.27 × 85,966.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,954.63x = 18,263,131,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263,131,689.95/153,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,626.71

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