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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,997.59, 212,514.44 and 86,015.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,997.59, 212,514.44 and 86,015.54 is: 118,700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,997.59 : 212,514.44 = 86,015.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,997.59/212,514.44 = 86,015.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,997.59x = 212,514.44 × 86,015.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,997.59x = 18,279,543,144.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,279,543,144.31/153,997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,700.19

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