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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,338.23, 217,126.10 and 85,718.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,338.23, 217,126.10 and 85,718.03 is: 118,290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,338.23 : 217,126.10 = 85,718.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,338.23/217,126.10 = 85,718.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,338.23x = 217,126.10 × 85,718.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,338.23x = 18,611,620,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,611,620,682.25/157,338.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,290.52

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