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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,792.78, 217,754.84 and 86,172.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,792.78, 217,754.84 and 86,172.81 is: 118,918.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,792.78 : 217,754.84 = 86,172.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,792.78/217,754.84 = 86,172.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,792.78x = 217,754.84 × 86,172.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,792.78x = 18,764,545,852.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,764,545,852.75/157,792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,918.91

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