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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,203.91, 216,996.06 and 93,540.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,203.91, 216,996.06 and 93,540.34 is: 129,118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,203.91 : 216,996.06 = 93,540.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,203.91/216,996.06 = 93,540.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,203.91x = 216,996.06 × 93,540.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,203.91x = 20,297,885,231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,297,885,231.06/157,203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,118.20

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