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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,312.42, 223,986.92 and 90,692.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,312.42, 223,986.92 and 90,692.98 is: 125,153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,312.42 : 223,986.92 = 90,692.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,312.42/223,986.92 = 90,692.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,312.42x = 223,986.92 × 90,692.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,312.42x = 20,314,041,255.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,314,041,255.82/162,312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,153.95

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