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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,177, 223,777.56 and 90,545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,177, 223,777.56 and 90,545.52 is: 124,937.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,177 : 223,777.56 = 90,545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,177/223,777.56 = 90,545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,177x = 223,777.56 × 90,545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,177x = 20,262,055,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,262,055,534.53/162,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,937.91

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