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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,940.32, 217,957.12 and 86,320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,940.32, 217,957.12 and 86,320.32 is: 119,121.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,940.32 : 217,957.12 = 86,320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,940.32/217,957.12 = 86,320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,940.32x = 217,957.12 × 86,320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,940.32x = 18,814,127,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,814,127,913.08/157,940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,121.75

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