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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,705.60, 217,638.88 and 86,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,705.60, 217,638.88 and 86,089.44 is: 118,806.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,705.60 : 217,638.88 = 86,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,705.60/217,638.88 = 86,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,705.60x = 217,638.88 × 86,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,705.60x = 18,736,409,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736,409,301.43/157,705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,806.24

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