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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,477.78, 217,319.18 and 85,857.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,477.78, 217,319.18 and 85,857.78 is: 118,483.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,477.78 : 217,319.18 = 85,857.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,477.78/217,319.18 = 85,857.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,477.78x = 217,319.18 × 85,857.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,477.78x = 18,658,542,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,658,542,346.22/157,477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,483.65

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