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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,005.33, 216,662.73 and 89,028.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,005.33, 216,662.73 and 89,028.51 is: 122,856.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,005.33 : 216,662.73 = 89,028.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,005.33/216,662.73 = 89,028.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,005.33x = 216,662.73 × 89,028.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,005.33x = 19,289,160,024.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,289,160,024.43/157,005.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,856.72

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