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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,158.96, 169,977 and 89,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,158.96, 169,977 and 89,279.60 is: 123,218.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,158.96 : 169,977 = 89,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,158.96/169,977 = 89,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,158.96x = 169,977 × 89,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,158.96x = 15,175,478,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175,478,569.20/123,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,218.63

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