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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,187.94, 216,941.76 and 89,221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,187.94, 216,941.76 and 89,221.74 is: 123,138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,187.94 : 216,941.76 = 89,221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,187.94/216,941.76 = 89,221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,187.94x = 216,941.76 × 89,221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,187.94x = 19,355,921,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,355,921,305.86/157,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,138.72

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