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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,863.78, 166,745.49 and 89,108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,863.78, 166,745.49 and 89,108.18 is: 122,934.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,863.78 : 166,745.49 = 89,108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,863.78/166,745.49 = 89,108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,863.78x = 166,745.49 × 89,108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,863.78x = 14,858,387,137.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,858,387,137.11/120,863.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,934.99

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