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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,373.68, 217,168.87 and 89,390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,373.68, 217,168.87 and 89,390.44 is: 123,354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,373.68 : 217,168.87 = 89,390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,373.68/217,168.87 = 89,390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,373.68x = 217,168.87 × 89,390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,373.68x = 19,412,820,843.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,412,820,843.60/157,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,354.94

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