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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,049.11, 216,741.83 and 92,518.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,049.11, 216,741.83 and 92,518.94 is: 127,684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,049.11 : 216,741.83 = 92,518.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,049.11/216,741.83 = 92,518.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,049.11x = 216,741.83 × 92,518.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,049.11x = 20,052,724,444.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,724,444.52/157,049.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,684.42

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