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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,747.92, 217,711.22 and 89,781.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,747.92, 217,711.22 and 89,781.42 is: 123,909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,747.92 : 217,711.22 = 89,781.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,747.92/217,711.22 = 89,781.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,747.92x = 217,711.22 × 89,781.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,747.92x = 19,546,422,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,546,422,481.53/157,747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,909.22

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