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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,645.32, 223,054.52 and 90,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,645.32, 223,054.52 and 90,032 is: 124,235.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,645.32 : 223,054.52 = 90,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,645.32/223,054.52 = 90,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,645.32x = 223,054.52 × 90,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,645.32x = 20,082,044,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,082,044,544.64/161,645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,235.24

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