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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,261.27, 223,898.31 and 90,632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,261.27, 223,898.31 and 90,632.16 is: 125,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,261.27 : 223,898.31 = 90,632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,261.27/223,898.31 = 90,632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,261.27x = 223,898.31 × 90,632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,261.27x = 20,292,387,455.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,292,387,455.65/162,261.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,059.96

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