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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,137.91, 135,149.63 and 47,991.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,137.91, 135,149.63 and 47,991.99 is: 71,957.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,137.91 : 135,149.63 = 47,991.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,137.91/135,149.63 = 47,991.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,137.91x = 135,149.63 × 47,991.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,137.91x = 6,486,099,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,486,099,451.50/90,137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,957.51

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