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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,063.82, 216,741.71 and 85,444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,063.82, 216,741.71 and 85,444.13 is: 117,909.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,063.82 : 216,741.71 = 85,444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,063.82/216,741.71 = 85,444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,063.82x = 216,741.71 × 85,444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,063.82x = 18,519,307,601.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519,307,601.13/157,063.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,909.45

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