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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,663.23, 217,580.36 and 89,678.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,663.23, 217,580.36 and 89,678.46 is: 123,759.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,663.23 : 217,580.36 = 89,678.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,663.23/217,580.36 = 89,678.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,663.23x = 217,580.36 × 89,678.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,663.23x = 19,512,271,611.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,512,271,611.05/157,663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,759.18

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