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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,775.65, 217,722.27 and 86,141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,775.65, 217,722.27 and 86,141.86 is: 118,871.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,775.65 : 217,722.27 = 86,141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,775.65/217,722.27 = 86,141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,775.65x = 217,722.27 × 86,141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,775.65x = 18,755,001,301.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,755,001,301.22/157,775.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,871.33

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