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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,254.33, 217,013.57 and 89,273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,254.33, 217,013.57 and 89,273.31 is: 123,198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,254.33 : 217,013.57 = 89,273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,254.33/217,013.57 = 89,273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,254.33x = 217,013.57 × 89,273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,254.33x = 19,373,519,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,373,519,708.82/157,254.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,198.64

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