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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,250.92, 217,004.12 and 89,267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,250.92, 217,004.12 and 89,267.30 is: 123,187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,250.92 : 217,004.12 = 89,267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,250.92/217,004.12 = 89,267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,250.92x = 217,004.12 × 89,267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,250.92x = 19,371,370,349.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,371,370,349.92/157,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,187.65

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