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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,837.76, 217,814.80 and 86,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,837.76, 217,814.80 and 86,217.80 is: 118,979.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,837.76 : 217,814.80 = 86,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,837.76/217,814.80 = 86,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,837.76x = 217,814.80 × 86,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,837.76x = 18,779,512,863.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,779,512,863.44/157,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,979.85

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