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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,492.73, 215,926.72 and 92,851.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,492.73, 215,926.72 and 92,851.21 is: 128,114.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,492.73 : 215,926.72 = 92,851.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,492.73/215,926.72 = 92,851.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,492.73x = 215,926.72 × 92,851.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,492.73x = 20,049,057,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,057,223.33/156,492.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,114.94

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