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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,561.38, 217,514.97 and 121,670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,561.38, 217,514.97 and 121,670.82 is: 167,967.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,561.38 : 217,514.97 = 121,670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,561.38/217,514.97 = 121,670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,561.38x = 217,514.97 × 121,670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,561.38x = 26,465,224,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,465,224,762.18/157,561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,967.71

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