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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,668.60, 236,502.90 and 86,809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,668.60, 236,502.90 and 86,809.80 is: 130,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,668.60 : 236,502.90 = 86,809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,668.60/236,502.90 = 86,809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,668.60x = 236,502.90 × 86,809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,668.60x = 20,530,769,448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,530,769,448.42/157,668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,214.70

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