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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,914.36, 217,819.98 and 94,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,914.36, 217,819.98 and 94,203 is: 129,939.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,914.36 : 217,819.98 = 94,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,914.36/217,819.98 = 94,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,914.36x = 217,819.98 × 94,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,914.36x = 20,519,295,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,519,295,575.94/157,914.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,939.39

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