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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,879.81, 217,877.27 and 86,264.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,879.81, 217,877.27 and 86,264.27 is: 119,046.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,879.81 : 217,877.27 = 86,264.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,879.81/217,877.27 = 86,264.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,879.81x = 217,877.27 × 86,264.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,879.81x = 18,795,023,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,795,023,646.14/157,879.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,046.40

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