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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,117.13, 216,826.54 and 89,136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,117.13, 216,826.54 and 89,136.97 is: 123,011.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,117.13 : 216,826.54 = 89,136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,117.13/216,826.54 = 89,136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,117.13x = 216,826.54 × 89,136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,117.13x = 19,327,260,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,327,260,791.18/157,117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,011.80

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