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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,375.71, 217,171.68 and 89,392.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,375.71, 217,171.68 and 89,392.47 is: 123,357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,375.71 : 217,171.68 = 89,392.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,375.71/217,171.68 = 89,392.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,375.71x = 217,171.68 × 89,392.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,375.71x = 19,413,512,889.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,413,512,889.25/157,375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,357.75

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