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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,214.91, 217,011.24 and 93,551.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,214.91, 217,011.24 and 93,551.34 is: 129,133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,214.91 : 217,011.24 = 93,551.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,214.91/217,011.24 = 93,551.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,214.91x = 217,011.24 × 93,551.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,214.91x = 20,301,692,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,301,692,297.06/157,214.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,133.38

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