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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,544.88, 217,406.52 and 93,849.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,544.88, 217,406.52 and 93,849.60 is: 129,509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,544.88 : 217,406.52 = 93,849.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,544.88/217,406.52 = 93,849.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,544.88x = 217,406.52 × 93,849.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,544.88x = 20,403,514,939.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,403,514,939.39/157,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,509.22

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