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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,002.37, 223,562.70 and 90,382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,002.37, 223,562.70 and 90,382.35 is: 124,727.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,002.37 : 223,562.70 = 90,382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,002.37/223,562.70 = 90,382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,002.37x = 223,562.70 × 90,382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,002.37x = 20,206,122,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,206,122,198.35/162,002.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,727.32

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