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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,901.39, 217,901.30 and 86,279.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,901.39, 217,901.30 and 86,279.77 is: 119,064.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,901.39 : 217,901.30 = 86,279.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,901.39/217,901.30 = 86,279.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,901.39x = 217,901.30 × 86,279.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,901.39x = 18,800,474,046.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,800,474,046.70/157,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,064.65

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