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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,231.60, 216,946.02 and 99,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,231.60, 216,946.02 and 99,889 is: 137,825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,231.60 : 216,946.02 = 99,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,231.60/216,946.02 = 99,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,231.60x = 216,946.02 × 99,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,231.60x = 21,670,520,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,670,520,991.78/157,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,825.48

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