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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,726.57, 216,337.85 and 93,063.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,726.57, 216,337.85 and 93,063.91 is: 128,460.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,726.57 : 216,337.85 = 93,063.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,726.57/216,337.85 = 93,063.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,726.57x = 216,337.85 × 93,063.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,726.57x = 20,133,246,201.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133,246,201.99/156,726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,460.96

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