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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,626, 217,494.12 and 93,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,626, 217,494.12 and 93,969.72 is: 129,660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,626 : 217,494.12 = 93,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,626/217,494.12 = 93,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,626x = 217,494.12 × 93,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,626x = 20,437,861,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,437,861,558.05/157,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,660.47

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