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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,006.29, 216,664.04 and 89,029.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,006.29, 216,664.04 and 89,029.47 is: 122,858.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,006.29 : 216,664.04 = 89,029.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,006.29/216,664.04 = 89,029.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,006.29x = 216,664.04 × 89,029.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,006.29x = 19,289,484,649.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,289,484,649.26/157,006.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,858.04

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