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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,458.89, 217,227.84 and 92,902.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,458.89, 217,227.84 and 92,902.50 is: 128,166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,458.89 : 217,227.84 = 92,902.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,458.89/217,227.84 = 92,902.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,458.89x = 217,227.84 × 92,902.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,458.89x = 20,181,009,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,181,009,405.60/157,458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,166.85

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