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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,035.16, 183,878.51 and 89,825.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,035.16, 183,878.51 and 89,825.16 is: 134,245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,035.16 : 183,878.51 = 89,825.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,035.16/183,878.51 = 89,825.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,035.16x = 183,878.51 × 89,825.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,035.16x = 16,516,916,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,516,916,581.31/123,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,245.50

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