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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,228, 223,874.10 and 90,608.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,228, 223,874.10 and 90,608.04 is: 125,038.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,228 : 223,874.10 = 90,608.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,228/223,874.10 = 90,608.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,228x = 223,874.10 × 90,608.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,228x = 20,284,793,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284,793,407.76/162,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,038.79

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