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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,120.85, 216,788.96 and 92,592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,120.85, 216,788.96 and 92,592.74 is: 127,755.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,120.85 : 216,788.96 = 92,592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,120.85/216,788.96 = 92,592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,120.85x = 216,788.96 × 92,592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,120.85x = 20,073,084,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,073,084,581.60/157,120.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,755.70

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