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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,429.46, 217,215.32 and 89,447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,429.46, 217,215.32 and 89,447.78 is: 123,416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,429.46 : 217,215.32 = 89,447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,429.46/217,215.32 = 89,447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,429.46x = 217,215.32 × 89,447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,429.46x = 19,429,428,155.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,429,428,155.99/157,429.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,416.72

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