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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,538.60, 236,307.90 and 86,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,538.60, 236,307.90 and 86,679.80 is: 130,019.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,538.60 : 236,307.90 = 86,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,538.60/236,307.90 = 86,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,538.60x = 236,307.90 × 86,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,538.60x = 20,483,121,510.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,483,121,510.42/157,538.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,019.70

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