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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,989.85, 216,569.82 and 93,282.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,989.85, 216,569.82 and 93,282.54 is: 128,684.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,989.85 : 216,569.82 = 93,282.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,989.85/216,569.82 = 93,282.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,989.85x = 216,569.82 × 93,282.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,989.85x = 20,202,182,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202,182,896.94/156,989.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,684.64

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