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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,441.27, 217,260.74 and 89,448.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,441.27, 217,260.74 and 89,448.81 is: 123,434.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,441.27 : 217,260.74 = 89,448.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,441.27/217,260.74 = 89,448.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,441.27x = 217,260.74 × 89,448.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,441.27x = 19,433,714,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,433,714,652.72/157,441.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,434.69

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