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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,005.92, 216,661.58 and 89,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,005.92, 216,661.58 and 89,027.50 is: 122,854.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,005.92 : 216,661.58 = 89,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,005.92/216,661.58 = 89,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,005.92x = 216,661.58 × 89,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,005.92x = 19,288,838,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,288,838,813.45/157,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,854.21

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