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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,399.62, 217,211.49 and 85,779.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,399.62, 217,211.49 and 85,779.60 is: 118,375.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,399.62 : 217,211.49 = 85,779.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,399.62/217,211.49 = 85,779.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,399.62x = 217,211.49 × 85,779.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,399.62x = 18,632,314,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,632,314,727.60/157,399.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,375.86

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