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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158,114.71, 236,792.03 and 90,441.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158,114.71, 236,792.03 and 90,441.59 is: 135,445.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158,114.71 : 236,792.03 = 90,441.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158,114.71/236,792.03 = 90,441.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158,114.71x = 236,792.03 × 90,441.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158,114.71x = 21,415,847,692.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,415,847,692.53/158,114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,445.01

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