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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,005.83, 183,834.81 and 89,795.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,005.83, 183,834.81 and 89,795.83 is: 134,201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,005.83 : 183,834.81 = 89,795.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,005.83/183,834.81 = 89,795.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,005.83x = 183,834.81 × 89,795.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,005.83x = 16,507,598,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,507,598,897.86/123,005.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,201.76

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