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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,410.84, 217,227.51 and 85,791.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,410.84, 217,227.51 and 85,791.45 is: 118,392.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,410.84 : 217,227.51 = 85,791.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,410.84/217,227.51 = 85,791.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,410.84x = 217,227.51 × 85,791.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,410.84x = 18,636,263,062.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,636,263,062.79/157,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,392.50

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