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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,858.76, 217,848.30 and 86,243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,858.76, 217,848.30 and 86,243.42 is: 119,017.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,858.76 : 217,848.30 = 86,243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,858.76/217,848.30 = 86,243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,858.76x = 217,848.30 × 86,243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,858.76x = 18,787,982,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,787,982,433.19/157,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,017.67

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