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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,279.74, 217,048.51 and 85,659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,279.74, 217,048.51 and 85,659.70 is: 118,211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,279.74 : 217,048.51 = 85,659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,279.74/217,048.51 = 85,659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,279.74x = 217,048.51 × 85,659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,279.74x = 18,592,309,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,592,309,823.75/157,279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,211.73

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