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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,198.32, 216,929.88 and 90,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,198.32, 216,929.88 and 90,126 is: 124,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,198.32 : 216,929.88 = 90,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,198.32/216,929.88 = 90,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,198.32x = 216,929.88 × 90,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,198.32x = 19,551,022,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,551,022,364.88/157,198.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,371.70

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