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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,287.52, 217,078.20 and 92,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,287.52, 217,078.20 and 92,774.98 is: 128,042.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,287.52 : 217,078.20 = 92,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,287.52/217,078.20 = 92,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,287.52x = 217,078.20 × 92,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,287.52x = 20,139,425,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,139,425,120.74/157,287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,042.11

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