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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,778.90, 235,071.15 and 90,186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,778.90, 235,071.15 and 90,186.10 is: 135,223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,778.90 : 235,071.15 = 90,186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,778.90/235,071.15 = 90,186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,778.90x = 235,071.15 × 90,186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,778.90x = 21,200,150,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,200,150,241.02/156,778.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,223.24

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