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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,498.50, 228,391.58 and 90,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,498.50, 228,391.58 and 90,047 is: 124,266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,498.50 : 228,391.58 = 90,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,498.50/228,391.58 = 90,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,498.50x = 228,391.58 × 90,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,498.50x = 20,565,976,604.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,565,976,604.26/165,498.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,266.85

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