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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,133.21, 216,848.75 and 89,153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,133.21, 216,848.75 and 89,153.05 is: 123,033.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,133.21 : 216,848.75 = 89,153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,133.21/216,848.75 = 89,153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,133.21x = 216,848.75 × 89,153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,133.21x = 19,332,726,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,332,726,463.30/157,133.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,033.99

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