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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,215.87, 216,981.18 and 92,696.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,215.87, 216,981.18 and 92,696.94 is: 127,935.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,215.87 : 216,981.18 = 92,696.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,215.87/216,981.18 = 92,696.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,215.87x = 216,981.18 × 92,696.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,215.87x = 20,113,491,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,113,491,423.59/157,215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,935.50

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