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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,871.58, 217,864.71 and 86,252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,871.58, 217,864.71 and 86,252.46 is: 119,029.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,871.58 : 217,864.71 = 86,252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,871.58/217,864.71 = 86,252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,871.58x = 217,864.71 × 86,252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,871.58x = 18,791,367,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,791,367,184.69/157,871.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,029.45

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