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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,720.67, 217,654.43 and 86,100.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,720.67, 217,654.43 and 86,100.67 is: 118,818.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,720.67 : 217,654.43 = 86,100.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,720.67/217,654.43 = 86,100.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,720.67x = 217,654.43 × 86,100.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,720.67x = 18,740,192,093.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,740,192,093.03/157,720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,818.87

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