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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,930.62, 217,959.24 and 86,321.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,930.62, 217,959.24 and 86,321.40 is: 119,131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,930.62 : 217,959.24 = 86,321.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,930.62/217,959.24 = 86,321.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,930.62x = 217,959.24 × 86,321.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,930.62x = 18,814,546,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,814,546,739.74/157,930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,131.72

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