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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,042.58, 223,618.35 and 90,421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,042.58, 223,618.35 and 90,421.84 is: 124,781.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,042.58 : 223,618.35 = 90,421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,042.58/223,618.35 = 90,421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,042.58x = 223,618.35 × 90,421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,042.58x = 20,219,982,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,219,982,664.76/162,042.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,781.91

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