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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,223.48, 216,972.29 and 85,607.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,223.48, 216,972.29 and 85,607.42 is: 118,140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,223.48 : 216,972.29 = 85,607.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,223.48/216,972.29 = 85,607.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,223.48x = 216,972.29 × 85,607.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,223.48x = 18,574,438,714.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,438,714.84/157,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,140.36

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