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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,995, 216,672.72 and 89,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,995, 216,672.72 and 89,927 is: 124,110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,995 : 216,672.72 = 89,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,995/216,672.72 = 89,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,995x = 216,672.72 × 89,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,995x = 19,484,727,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,484,727,691.44/156,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,110.50

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