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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,704, 217,623.42 and 86,070.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,704, 217,623.42 and 86,070.30 is: 118,772.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,704 : 217,623.42 = 86,070.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,704/217,623.42 = 86,070.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,704x = 217,623.42 × 86,070.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,704x = 18,730,913,046.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,730,913,046.43/157,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,772.59

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