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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,399.79, 217,211.99 and 85,779.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,399.79, 217,211.99 and 85,779.78 is: 118,376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,399.79 : 217,211.99 = 85,779.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,399.79/217,211.99 = 85,779.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,399.79x = 217,211.99 × 85,779.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,399.79x = 18,632,396,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,632,396,286.66/157,399.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,376.25

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