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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,648.59, 555,972.89 and 90,163.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,648.59, 555,972.89 and 90,163.41 is: 135,245.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,648.59 : 555,972.89 = 90,163.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,648.59/555,972.89 = 90,163.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,648.59x = 555,972.89 × 90,163.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,648.59x = 50,128,411,179.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,128,411,179.14/370,648.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,245.12

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