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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,727.73, 217,661.37 and 89,743.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,727.73, 217,661.37 and 89,743.22 is: 123,843.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,727.73 : 217,661.37 = 89,743.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,727.73/217,661.37 = 89,743.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,727.73x = 217,661.37 × 89,743.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,727.73x = 19,533,631,125.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,533,631,125.10/157,727.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,843.99

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