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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,394.26, 217,204.11 and 85,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,394.26, 217,204.11 and 85,774.30 is: 118,368.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,394.26 : 217,204.11 = 85,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,394.26/217,204.11 = 85,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,394.26x = 217,204.11 × 85,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,394.26x = 18,630,530,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,630,530,492.37/157,394.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,368.55

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