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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,215.08, 223,852.26 and 90,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,215.08, 223,852.26 and 90,593 is: 125,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,215.08 : 223,852.26 = 90,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,215.08/223,852.26 = 90,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,215.08x = 223,852.26 × 90,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,215.08x = 20,279,447,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,279,447,790.18/162,215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,015.80

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