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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,439.63, 217,258.49 and 89,447.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,439.63, 217,258.49 and 89,447.16 is: 123,432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,439.63 : 217,258.49 = 89,447.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,439.63/217,258.49 = 89,447.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,439.63x = 217,258.49 × 89,447.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,439.63x = 19,433,155,954.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,433,155,954.73/157,439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,432.43

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