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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,996.29, 212,512.64 and 86,014.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,996.29, 212,512.64 and 86,014.25 is: 118,698.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,996.29 : 212,512.64 = 86,014.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,996.29/212,512.64 = 86,014.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,996.29x = 212,512.64 × 86,014.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,996.29x = 18,279,113,852.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,279,113,852.49/153,996.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,698.41

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