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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,981.63, 218,014.71 and 86,361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,981.63, 218,014.71 and 86,361.64 is: 119,179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,981.63 : 218,014.71 = 86,361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,981.63/218,014.71 = 86,361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,981.63x = 218,014.71 × 86,361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,981.63x = 18,828,107,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,828,107,899.72/157,981.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,179.10

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