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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,050.63, 216,658.40 and 93,352.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,050.63, 216,658.40 and 93,352.23 is: 128,783.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,050.63 : 216,658.40 = 93,352.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,050.63/216,658.40 = 93,352.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,050.63x = 216,658.40 × 93,352.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,050.63x = 20,225,544,321.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,225,544,321.47/157,050.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,783.59

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