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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,209.69, 223,816.88 and 90,578.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,209.69, 223,816.88 and 90,578.69 is: 124,980.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,209.69 : 223,816.88 = 90,578.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,209.69/223,816.88 = 90,578.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,209.69x = 223,816.88 × 90,578.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,209.69x = 20,273,038,671.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,273,038,671.20/162,209.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,980.45

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