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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,361.85, 217,160.33 and 93,702.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,361.85, 217,160.33 and 93,702.33 is: 129,309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,361.85 : 217,160.33 = 93,702.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,361.85/217,160.33 = 93,702.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,361.85x = 217,160.33 × 93,702.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,361.85x = 20,348,428,436.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,348,428,436.06/157,361.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,309.79

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