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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,439.55, 217,258.37 and 89,447.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,439.55, 217,258.37 and 89,447.08 is: 123,432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,439.55 : 217,258.37 = 89,447.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,439.55/217,258.37 = 89,447.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,439.55x = 217,258.37 × 89,447.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,439.55x = 19,433,126,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,433,126,802.06/157,439.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,432.31

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