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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,609.83, 228,542.43 and 90,158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,609.83, 228,542.43 and 90,158.87 is: 124,419.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,609.83 : 228,542.43 = 90,158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,609.83/228,542.43 = 90,158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,609.83x = 228,542.43 × 90,158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,609.83x = 20,605,127,235.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,605,127,235.85/165,609.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,419.71

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