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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,795, 216,377.10 and 86,139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,795, 216,377.10 and 86,139 is: 118,871.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,795 : 216,377.10 = 86,139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,795/216,377.10 = 86,139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,795x = 216,377.10 × 86,139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,795x = 18,638,507,016.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,638,507,016.90/156,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,871.82

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