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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,042, 216,683.72 and 89,043.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,042, 216,683.72 and 89,043.62 is: 122,860.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,042 : 216,683.72 = 89,043.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,042/216,683.72 = 89,043.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,042x = 216,683.72 × 89,043.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,042x = 19,294,302,823.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,294,302,823.87/157,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,860.78

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