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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,869.76, 216,469.44 and 93,181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,869.76, 216,469.44 and 93,181.44 is: 128,583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,869.76 : 216,469.44 = 93,181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,869.76/216,469.44 = 93,181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,869.76x = 216,469.44 × 93,181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,869.76x = 20,170,934,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,170,934,135.19/156,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,583.95

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