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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,882.65, 217,875.51 and 86,261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,882.65, 217,875.51 and 86,261.14 is: 119,038.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,882.65 : 217,875.51 = 86,261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,882.65/217,875.51 = 86,261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,882.65x = 217,875.51 × 86,261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,882.65x = 18,794,189,870.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,794,189,870.68/157,882.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,038.98

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