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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,868.23, 217,858.08 and 89,881.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,868.23, 217,858.08 and 89,881.69 is: 124,036.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,868.23 : 217,858.08 = 89,881.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,868.23/217,858.08 = 89,881.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,868.23x = 217,858.08 × 89,881.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,868.23x = 19,581,452,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,581,452,410.56/157,868.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,036.69

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