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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,322, 135,515.58 and 48,157.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,322, 135,515.58 and 48,157.72 is: 72,253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,322 : 135,515.58 = 48,157.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,322/135,515.58 = 48,157.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,322x = 135,515.58 × 48,157.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,322x = 6,526,121,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,526,121,357.28/90,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,253.95

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