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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,931.08, 204,178.86 and 90,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,931.08, 204,178.86 and 90,602 is: 125,051.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,931.08 : 204,178.86 = 90,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,931.08/204,178.86 = 90,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,931.08x = 204,178.86 × 90,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,931.08x = 18,499,013,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499,013,073.72/147,931.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,051.57

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