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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,996.58, 218,036.05 and 86,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,996.58, 218,036.05 and 86,376.60 is: 119,200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,996.58 : 218,036.05 = 86,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,996.58/218,036.05 = 86,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,996.58x = 218,036.05 × 86,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,996.58x = 18,833,212,676.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,833,212,676.43/157,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,200.13

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