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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,698.28, 217,591.14 and 90,617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,698.28, 217,591.14 and 90,617.32 is: 125,033.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,698.28 : 217,591.14 = 90,617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,698.28/217,591.14 = 90,617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,698.28x = 217,591.14 × 90,617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,698.28x = 19,717,525,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,717,525,962.54/157,698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,033.23

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