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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,601, 217,459.68 and 93,944.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,601, 217,459.68 and 93,944.72 is: 129,626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,601 : 217,459.68 = 93,944.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,601/217,459.68 = 93,944.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,601x = 217,459.68 × 93,944.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,601x = 20,429,188,748.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,429,188,748.89/157,601
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,626.01

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