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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,068.19, 216,737.70 and 89,063.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,068.19, 216,737.70 and 89,063.43 is: 122,898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,068.19 : 216,737.70 = 89,063.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,068.19/216,737.70 = 89,063.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,068.19x = 216,737.70 × 89,063.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,068.19x = 19,303,401,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,303,401,443.31/157,068.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,898.22

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