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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,676.76, 217,592.28 and 86,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,676.76, 217,592.28 and 86,056.20 is: 118,756.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,676.76 : 217,592.28 = 86,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,676.76/217,592.28 = 86,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,676.76x = 217,592.28 × 86,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,676.76x = 18,725,164,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,725,164,766.14/157,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,756.66

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