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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,224.76, 216,971.66 and 90,143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,224.76, 216,971.66 and 90,143.80 is: 124,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,224.76 : 216,971.66 = 90,143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,224.76/216,971.66 = 90,143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,224.76x = 216,971.66 × 90,143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,224.76x = 19,558,649,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,558,649,924.71/157,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,399.30

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