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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,481.82, 235,846.38 and 86,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,481.82, 235,846.38 and 86,297.40 is: 129,239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,481.82 : 235,846.38 = 86,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,481.82/235,846.38 = 86,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,481.82x = 235,846.38 × 86,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,481.82x = 20,352,929,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,352,929,717.03/157,481.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,239.87

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