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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,807.67, 217,790.24 and 94,145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,807.67, 217,790.24 and 94,145.45 is: 129,930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,807.67 : 217,790.24 = 94,145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,807.67/217,790.24 = 94,145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,807.67x = 217,790.24 × 94,145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,807.67x = 20,503,958,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,503,958,590.73/157,807.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,930.05

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