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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,851.15, 236,612.70 and 86,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,851.15, 236,612.70 and 86,664.30 is: 129,906.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,851.15 : 236,612.70 = 86,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,851.15/236,612.70 = 86,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,851.15x = 236,612.70 × 86,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,851.15x = 20,505,874,016.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,505,874,016.61/157,851.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,906.40

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