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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,145.94, 135,238.89 and 33,986.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,145.94, 135,238.89 and 33,986.53 is: 50,987.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,145.94 : 135,238.89 = 33,986.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,145.94/135,238.89 = 33,986.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,145.94x = 135,238.89 × 33,986.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,145.94x = 4,596,300,888.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,300,888.65/90,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,987.33

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