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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,595.88, 217,562.58 and 121,705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,595.88, 217,562.58 and 121,705.32 is: 168,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,595.88 : 217,562.58 = 121,705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,595.88/217,562.58 = 121,705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,595.88x = 217,562.58 × 121,705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,595.88x = 26,478,523,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,478,523,418.93/157,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,015.33

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