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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,907.74, 217,913.26 and 86,287.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,907.74, 217,913.26 and 86,287.77 is: 119,077.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,907.74 : 217,913.26 = 86,287.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,907.74/217,913.26 = 86,287.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,907.74x = 217,913.26 × 86,287.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,907.74x = 18,803,248,827.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,803,248,827.39/157,907.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,077.44

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