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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,116.26, 216,782.63 and 92,588.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,116.26, 216,782.63 and 92,588.13 is: 127,749.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,116.26 : 216,782.63 = 92,588.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,116.26/216,782.63 = 92,588.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,116.26x = 216,782.63 × 92,588.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,116.26x = 20,071,498,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071,498,638.67/157,116.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,749.34

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