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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,268.40, 217,048.32 and 93,606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,268.40, 217,048.32 and 93,606.40 is: 129,187.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,268.40 : 217,048.32 = 93,606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,268.40/217,048.32 = 93,606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,268.40x = 217,048.32 × 93,606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,268.40x = 20,317,111,861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,317,111,861.25/157,268.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,187.50

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