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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,714.80, 217,645.28 and 86,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,714.80, 217,645.28 and 86,094.80 is: 118,810.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,714.80 : 217,645.28 = 86,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,714.80/217,645.28 = 86,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,714.80x = 217,645.28 × 86,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,714.80x = 18,738,126,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,738,126,472.87/157,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,810.20

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