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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,641.28, 217,544.10 and 86,021.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,641.28, 217,544.10 and 86,021.08 is: 118,708.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,641.28 : 217,544.10 = 86,021.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,641.28/217,544.10 = 86,021.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,641.28x = 217,544.10 × 86,021.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,641.28x = 18,713,378,429.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,713,378,429.63/157,641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,708.62

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