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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,663.14, 217,534.46 and 93,955.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,663.14, 217,534.46 and 93,955.83 is: 129,634.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,663.14 : 217,534.46 = 93,955.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,663.14/217,534.46 = 93,955.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,663.14x = 217,534.46 × 93,955.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,663.14x = 20,438,630,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,438,630,273.12/157,663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,634.80

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