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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,173.50, 135,241.79 and 31,013.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,173.50, 135,241.79 and 31,013.78 is: 46,514.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,173.50 : 135,241.79 = 31,013.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,173.50/135,241.79 = 31,013.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,173.50x = 135,241.79 × 31,013.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,173.50x = 4,194,358,290.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,358,290.59/90,173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,514.31

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