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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,026.88, 216,625.62 and 93,328.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,026.88, 216,625.62 and 93,328.48 is: 128,750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,026.88 : 216,625.62 = 93,328.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,026.88/216,625.62 = 93,328.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,026.88x = 216,625.62 × 93,328.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,026.88x = 20,217,339,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217,339,843.66/157,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,750.82

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