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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,849.72, 217,832.70 and 86,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,849.72, 217,832.70 and 86,230.60 is: 118,998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,849.72 : 217,832.70 = 86,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,849.72/217,832.70 = 86,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,849.72x = 217,832.70 × 86,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,849.72x = 18,783,844,420.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,783,844,420.62/157,849.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,998.28

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