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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,081.72, 158,902.86 and 90,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,081.72, 158,902.86 and 90,002.68 is: 124,274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,081.72 : 158,902.86 = 90,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,081.72/158,902.86 = 90,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,081.72x = 158,902.86 × 90,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,081.72x = 14,301,683,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,301,683,259.66/115,081.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,274.15

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