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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,015.59, 216,605.23 and 93,308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,015.59, 216,605.23 and 93,308.28 is: 128,720.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,015.59 : 216,605.23 = 93,308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,015.59/216,605.23 = 93,308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,015.59x = 216,605.23 × 93,308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,015.59x = 20,211,061,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,211,061,450.30/157,015.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,720.09

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