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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,645.64, 217,555.61 and 86,030.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,645.64, 217,555.61 and 86,030.28 is: 118,724.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,645.64 : 217,555.61 = 86,030.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,645.64/217,555.61 = 86,030.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,645.64x = 217,555.61 × 86,030.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,645.64x = 18,716,369,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,716,369,613.72/157,645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,724.31

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