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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,739.52, 217,681.28 and 86,121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,739.52, 217,681.28 and 86,121.18 is: 118,847.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,739.52 : 217,681.28 = 86,121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,739.52/217,681.28 = 86,121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,739.52x = 217,681.28 × 86,121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,739.52x = 18,746,968,266.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,746,968,266.90/157,739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,847.63

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