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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,934.76, 217,808.88 and 131,034.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,934.76, 217,808.88 and 131,034.66 is: 180,710.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,934.76 : 217,808.88 = 131,034.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,934.76/217,808.88 = 131,034.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,934.76x = 217,808.88 × 131,034.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,934.76x = 28,540,512,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,540,512,535.78/157,934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,710.77

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