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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,171, 223,818.44 and 90,555.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,171, 223,818.44 and 90,555.68 is: 124,979.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,171 : 223,818.44 = 90,555.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,171/223,818.44 = 90,555.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,171x = 223,818.44 × 90,555.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,171x = 20,268,031,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,268,031,030.74/162,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,979.38

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