Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,931.36, 228,990 and 90,484
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 165,931.36, 228,990 and 90,484 is: 124,870.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,931.36 : 228,990 = 90,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,931.36/228,990 = 90,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,931.36x = 228,990 × 90,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,931.36x = 20,719,931,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,719,931,160/165,931.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,870.50
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