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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,362.89, 235,876.25 and 89,749.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,362.89, 235,876.25 and 89,749.35 is: 134,528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,362.89 : 235,876.25 = 89,749.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,362.89/235,876.25 = 89,749.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,362.89x = 235,876.25 × 89,749.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,362.89x = 21,169,741,005.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,169,741,005.71/157,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,528.17

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