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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,009.68, 216,674.96 and 85,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,009.68, 216,674.96 and 85,391.28 is: 117,840.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,009.68 : 216,674.96 = 85,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,009.68/216,674.96 = 85,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,009.68x = 216,674.96 × 85,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,009.68x = 18,502,152,178.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,502,152,178.35/157,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,840.84

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