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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,016.59, 216,606.61 and 93,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,016.59, 216,606.61 and 93,309.28 is: 128,721.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,016.59 : 216,606.61 = 93,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,016.59/216,606.61 = 93,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,016.59x = 216,606.61 × 93,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,016.59x = 20,211,406,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,211,406,822.34/157,016.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,721.47

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