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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,217.96, 216,959.48 and 85,597.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,217.96, 216,959.48 and 85,597.84 is: 118,124.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,217.96 : 216,959.48 = 85,597.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,217.96/216,959.48 = 85,597.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,217.96x = 216,959.48 × 85,597.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,217.96x = 18,571,262,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,571,262,855.52/157,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,124.31

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