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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,983.04, 229,056.12 and 90,531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,983.04, 229,056.12 and 90,531 is: 124,932.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,983.04 : 229,056.12 = 90,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,983.04/229,056.12 = 90,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,983.04x = 229,056.12 × 90,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,983.04x = 20,736,679,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,736,679,599.72/165,983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,932.52

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