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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,968.72, 217,992.96 and 86,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,968.72, 217,992.96 and 86,346.72 is: 119,156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,968.72 : 217,992.96 = 86,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,968.72/217,992.96 = 86,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,968.72x = 217,992.96 × 86,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,968.72x = 18,822,977,079.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,822,977,079.09/157,968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,156.36

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