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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,423, 135,641.88 and 45,421.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,423, 135,641.88 and 45,421.21 is: 68,135.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,423 : 135,641.88 = 45,421.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,423/135,641.88 = 45,421.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,423x = 135,641.88 × 45,421.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,423x = 6,161,018,316.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161,018,316.27/90,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,135.52

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