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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,499.98, 215,936.73 and 92,858.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,499.98, 215,936.73 and 92,858.46 is: 128,124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,499.98 : 215,936.73 = 92,858.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,499.98/215,936.73 = 92,858.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,499.98x = 215,936.73 × 92,858.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,499.98x = 20,051,552,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,051,552,205.24/156,499.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,124.95

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