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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,176, 216,902.88 and 86,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,176, 216,902.88 and 86,520 is: 119,397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,176 : 216,902.88 = 86,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,176/216,902.88 = 86,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,176x = 216,902.88 × 86,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,176x = 18,766,437,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,766,437,177.60/157,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,397.60

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