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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,239.98, 216,993.76 and 85,621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,239.98, 216,993.76 and 85,621.40 is: 118,158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,239.98 : 216,993.76 = 85,621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,239.98/216,993.76 = 85,621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,239.98x = 216,993.76 × 85,621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,239.98x = 18,579,308,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,579,308,223.44/157,239.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,158.94

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