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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,410.76, 217,223.88 and 85,791.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,410.76, 217,223.88 and 85,791.28 is: 118,390.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,410.76 : 217,223.88 = 85,791.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,410.76/217,223.88 = 85,791.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,410.76x = 217,223.88 × 85,791.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,410.76x = 18,635,914,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,635,914,711.77/157,410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,390.35

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