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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,827.22, 216,425.97 and 92,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,827.22, 216,425.97 and 92,301 is: 127,377.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,827.22 : 216,425.97 = 92,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,827.22/216,425.97 = 92,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,827.22x = 216,425.97 × 92,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,827.22x = 19,976,333,456.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,976,333,456.97/156,827.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,377.97

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