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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,266.48, 223,901.64 and 90,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,266.48, 223,901.64 and 90,642.80 is: 125,072.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,266.48 : 223,901.64 = 90,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,266.48/223,901.64 = 90,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,266.48x = 223,901.64 × 90,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,266.48x = 20,295,071,574.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,295,071,574.19/162,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,072.48

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