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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,379.76, 217,177.24 and 89,396.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,379.76, 217,177.24 and 89,396.52 is: 123,363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,379.76 : 217,177.24 = 89,396.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,379.76/217,177.24 = 89,396.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,379.76x = 217,177.24 × 89,396.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,379.76x = 19,414,889,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,414,889,479.20/157,379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,363.32

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