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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,460.14, 217,229.56 and 92,903.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,460.14, 217,229.56 and 92,903.74 is: 128,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,460.14 : 217,229.56 = 92,903.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,460.14/217,229.56 = 92,903.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,460.14x = 217,229.56 × 92,903.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,460.14x = 20,181,438,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,181,438,562.55/157,460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,168.55

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