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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,477.36, 217,310.52 and 89,485.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,477.36, 217,310.52 and 89,485.24 is: 123,484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,477.36 : 217,310.52 = 89,485.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,477.36/217,310.52 = 89,485.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,477.36x = 217,310.52 × 89,485.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,477.36x = 19,446,084,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,446,084,036.72/157,477.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,484.95

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