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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,021.13, 216,596.81 and 93,355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,021.13, 216,596.81 and 93,355.13 is: 128,775.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,021.13 : 216,596.81 = 93,355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,021.13/216,596.81 = 93,355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,021.13x = 216,596.81 × 93,355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,021.13x = 20,220,421,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,220,421,805.38/157,021.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,775.17

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