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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,256, 223,913.28 and 91,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,256, 223,913.28 and 91,600 is: 126,408

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,256 : 223,913.28 = 91,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,256/223,913.28 = 91,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,256x = 223,913.28 × 91,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,256x = 20,510,456,448
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,510,456,448/162,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,408

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