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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,716.29, 217,645.67 and 89,731.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,716.29, 217,645.67 and 89,731.80 is: 123,828.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,716.29 : 217,645.67 = 89,731.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,716.29/217,645.67 = 89,731.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,716.29x = 217,645.67 × 89,731.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,716.29x = 19,529,737,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,529,737,955.64/157,716.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,828.28

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