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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,290.87, 223,957.26 and 90,671.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,290.87, 223,957.26 and 90,671.42 is: 125,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,290.87 : 223,957.26 = 90,671.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,290.87/223,957.26 = 90,671.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,290.87x = 223,957.26 × 90,671.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,290.87x = 20,306,523,343.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,306,523,343.40/162,290.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,124.25

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