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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,877.77, 217,868.78 and 86,256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,877.77, 217,868.78 and 86,256.26 is: 119,032.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,877.77 : 217,868.78 = 86,256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,877.77/217,868.78 = 86,256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,877.77x = 217,868.78 × 86,256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,877.77x = 18,792,546,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,792,546,133.56/157,877.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,032.25

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