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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,305.52, 223,977.46 and 90,686.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,305.52, 223,977.46 and 90,686.12 is: 125,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,305.52 : 223,977.46 = 90,686.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,305.52/223,977.46 = 90,686.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,305.52x = 223,977.46 × 90,686.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,305.52x = 20,311,646,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,311,646,814.86/162,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,144.52

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