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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,611.78, 217,495.34 and 89,645.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,611.78, 217,495.34 and 89,645.29 is: 123,705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,611.78 : 217,495.34 = 89,645.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,611.78/217,495.34 = 89,645.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,611.78x = 217,495.34 × 89,645.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,611.78x = 19,497,432,676.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,497,432,676.41/157,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,705.43

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