Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,589.50, 228,513.54 and 90,138
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165,589.50, 228,513.54 and 90,138 is: 124,390.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,589.50 : 228,513.54 = 90,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,589.50/228,513.54 = 90,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,589.50x = 228,513.54 × 90,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,589.50x = 20,597,753,468.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,597,753,468.52/165,589.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,390.46
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