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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,871.46, 217,862.82 and 89,885.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,871.46, 217,862.82 and 89,885.46 is: 124,042.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,871.46 : 217,862.82 = 89,885.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,871.46/217,862.82 = 89,885.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,871.46x = 217,862.82 × 89,885.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,871.46x = 19,582,699,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,582,699,792.60/157,871.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,042.05

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