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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,304.68, 223,981.59 and 90,687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,304.68, 223,981.59 and 90,687.72 is: 125,149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,304.68 : 223,981.59 = 90,687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,304.68/223,981.59 = 90,687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,304.68x = 223,981.59 × 90,687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,304.68x = 20,312,379,719.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312,379,719.07/162,304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,149.69

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