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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,858.84, 217,844.40 and 86,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,858.84, 217,844.40 and 86,242.96 is: 119,014.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,858.84 : 217,844.40 = 86,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,858.84/217,844.40 = 86,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,858.84x = 217,844.40 × 86,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,858.84x = 18,787,545,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,787,545,875.42/157,858.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,014.85

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