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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,740.83, 217,682.29 and 86,120.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,740.83, 217,682.29 and 86,120.85 is: 118,846.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,740.83 : 217,682.29 = 86,120.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,740.83/217,682.29 = 86,120.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,740.83x = 217,682.29 × 86,120.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,740.83x = 18,746,983,844.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,746,983,844.75/157,740.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,846.74

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