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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,959.84, 217,990.44 and 86,344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,959.84, 217,990.44 and 86,344.72 is: 119,158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,959.84 : 217,990.44 = 86,344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,959.84/217,990.44 = 86,344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,959.84x = 217,990.44 × 86,344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,959.84x = 18,822,323,504.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,822,323,504.48/157,959.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,158.92

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