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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,226.73, 216,976.78 and 85,610.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,226.73, 216,976.78 and 85,610.67 is: 118,144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,226.73 : 216,976.78 = 85,610.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,226.73/216,976.78 = 85,610.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,226.73x = 216,976.78 × 85,610.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,226.73x = 18,575,527,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,575,527,510.24/157,226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,144.84

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