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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,317, 124,637.46 and 50,573

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,317, 124,637.46 and 50,573 is: 69,790.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,317 : 124,637.46 = 50,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,317/124,637.46 = 50,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,317x = 124,637.46 × 50,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,317x = 6,303,290,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,303,290,264.58/90,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,790.74

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