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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,905.61, 217,900.60 and 86,286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,905.61, 217,900.60 and 86,286.22 is: 119,069.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,905.61 : 217,900.60 = 86,286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,905.61/217,900.60 = 86,286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,905.61x = 217,900.60 × 86,286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,905.61x = 18,801,819,109.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,801,819,109.73/157,905.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,069.99

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