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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,057.89, 223,613.15 and 90,437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,057.89, 223,613.15 and 90,437.74 is: 124,789.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,057.89 : 223,613.15 = 90,437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,057.89/223,613.15 = 90,437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,057.89x = 223,613.15 × 90,437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,057.89x = 20,223,066,909.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,223,066,909.06/162,057.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,789.15

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