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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,133.79, 216,849.52 and 89,153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,133.79, 216,849.52 and 89,153.63 is: 123,034.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,133.79 : 216,849.52 = 89,153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,133.79/216,849.52 = 89,153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,133.79x = 216,849.52 × 89,153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,133.79x = 19,332,921,871.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,332,921,871.76/157,133.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,034.78

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