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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,024.64, 216,689.36 and 89,047.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,024.64, 216,689.36 and 89,047.82 is: 122,883.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,024.64 : 216,689.36 = 89,047.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,024.64/216,689.36 = 89,047.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,024.64x = 216,689.36 × 89,047.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,024.64x = 19,295,715,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,295,715,125.20/157,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,883.36

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