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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,464.24, 217,292.76 and 89,472.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,464.24, 217,292.76 and 89,472.24 is: 123,467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,464.24 : 217,292.76 = 89,472.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,464.24/217,292.76 = 89,472.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,464.24x = 217,292.76 × 89,472.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,464.24x = 19,441,669,972.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,441,669,972.98/157,464.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,467.21

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