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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90,720.63, 125,197.68 and 49,887.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90,720.63, 125,197.68 and 49,887.87 is: 68,847.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,720.63 : 125,197.68 = 49,887.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,720.63/125,197.68 = 49,887.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,720.63x = 125,197.68 × 49,887.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,720.63x = 6,245,845,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,245,845,619.95/90,720.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,847.03

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