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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,862.88, 217,850.94 and 86,244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,862.88, 217,850.94 and 86,244.12 is: 119,016.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,862.88 : 217,850.94 = 86,244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,862.88/217,850.94 = 86,244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,862.88x = 217,850.94 × 86,244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,862.88x = 18,788,362,611.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788,362,611.47/157,862.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,016.98

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