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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,741.90, 235,015.65 and 90,149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,741.90, 235,015.65 and 90,149.10 is: 135,167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,741.90 : 235,015.65 = 90,149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,741.90/235,015.65 = 90,149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,741.90x = 235,015.65 × 90,149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,741.90x = 21,186,449,333.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,186,449,333.42/156,741.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,167.75

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