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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,314.95, 235,789.35 and 89,894.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,314.95, 235,789.35 and 89,894.24 is: 134,736.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,314.95 : 235,789.35 = 89,894.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,314.95/235,789.35 = 89,894.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,314.95x = 235,789.35 × 89,894.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,314.95x = 21,196,105,539.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,196,105,539.72/157,314.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,736.75

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