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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,003, 216,664.14 and 89,939.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,003, 216,664.14 and 89,939.32 is: 124,116.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,003 : 216,664.14 = 89,939.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,003/216,664.14 = 89,939.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,003x = 216,664.14 × 89,939.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,003x = 19,486,625,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,486,625,419.98/157,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,116.26

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