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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,432.60, 236,148.90 and 90,838.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,432.60, 236,148.90 and 90,838.45 is: 136,257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,432.60 : 236,148.90 = 90,838.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,432.60/236,148.90 = 90,838.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,432.60x = 236,148.90 × 90,838.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,432.60x = 21,451,400,045.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,451,400,045.21/157,432.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,257.68

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