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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,279.41, 217,048.06 and 85,659.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,279.41, 217,048.06 and 85,659.38 is: 118,211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,279.41 : 217,048.06 = 85,659.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,279.41/217,048.06 = 85,659.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,279.41x = 217,048.06 × 85,659.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,279.41x = 18,592,202,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,592,202,249.80/157,279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,211.29

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