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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,381.38, 217,186.31 and 85,761.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,381.38, 217,186.31 and 85,761.38 is: 118,350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,381.38 : 217,186.31 = 85,761.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,381.38/217,186.31 = 85,761.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,381.38x = 217,186.31 × 85,761.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,381.38x = 18,626,198,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,626,198,420.08/157,381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,350.71

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