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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,306.52, 223,978.84 and 90,687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,306.52, 223,978.84 and 90,687.12 is: 125,145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,306.52 : 223,978.84 = 90,687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,306.52/223,978.84 = 90,687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,306.52x = 223,978.84 × 90,687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,306.52x = 20,311,995,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,311,995,940.54/162,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,145.90

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