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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,383.91, 217,189.81 and 85,763.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,383.91, 217,189.81 and 85,763.91 is: 118,354.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,383.91 : 217,189.81 = 85,763.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,383.91/217,189.81 = 85,763.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,383.91x = 217,189.81 × 85,763.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,383.91x = 18,627,047,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627,047,757.00/157,383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,354.21

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