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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,972.33, 218,001.83 and 86,352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,972.33, 218,001.83 and 86,352.64 is: 119,166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,972.33 : 218,001.83 = 86,352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,972.33/218,001.83 = 86,352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,972.33x = 218,001.83 × 86,352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,972.33x = 18,825,033,545.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,825,033,545.33/157,972.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,166.65

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