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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,735.22, 217,674.93 and 86,115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,735.22, 217,674.93 and 86,115.26 is: 118,839.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,735.22 : 217,674.93 = 86,115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,735.22/217,674.93 = 86,115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,735.22x = 217,674.93 × 86,115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,735.22x = 18,745,133,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,745,133,192.43/157,735.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,839.24

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