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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,278.92, 217,042.74 and 90,209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,278.92, 217,042.74 and 90,209.48 is: 124,487.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,278.92 : 217,042.74 = 90,209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,278.92/217,042.74 = 90,209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,278.92x = 217,042.74 × 90,209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,278.92x = 19,579,312,713.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,579,312,713.18/157,278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,487.84

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