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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,047.35, 183,896.68 and 89,837.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,047.35, 183,896.68 and 89,837.35 is: 134,263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,047.35 : 183,896.68 = 89,837.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,047.35/183,896.68 = 89,837.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,047.35x = 183,896.68 × 89,837.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,047.35x = 16,520,790,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,520,790,405.00/123,047.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,263.68

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