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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,638.80, 216,063.22 and 92,931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,638.80, 216,063.22 and 92,931.52 is: 128,187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,638.80 : 216,063.22 = 92,931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,638.80/216,063.22 = 92,931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,638.80x = 216,063.22 × 92,931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,638.80x = 20,079,083,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,079,083,450.69/156,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,187.16

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