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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,962.90, 235,444.35 and 90,607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,962.90, 235,444.35 and 90,607.70 is: 135,911.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,962.90 : 235,444.35 = 90,607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,962.90/235,444.35 = 90,607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,962.90x = 235,444.35 × 90,607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,962.90x = 21,333,071,031.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333,071,031.50/156,962.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,911.55

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