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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,907.27, 217,909.41 and 86,285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,907.27, 217,909.41 and 86,285.75 is: 119,072.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,907.27 : 217,909.41 = 86,285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,907.27/217,909.41 = 86,285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,907.27x = 217,909.41 × 86,285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,907.27x = 18,802,476,873.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,802,476,873.91/157,907.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,072.90

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