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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,711, 228,682.08 and 90,259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,711, 228,682.08 and 90,259.68 is: 124,558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,711 : 228,682.08 = 90,259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,711/228,682.08 = 90,259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,711x = 228,682.08 × 90,259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,711x = 20,640,771,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,640,771,362.53/165,711
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,558.85

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