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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123,966.40, 185,949.60 and 89,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123,966.40, 185,949.60 and 89,233.60 is: 133,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123,966.40 : 185,949.60 = 89,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123,966.40/185,949.60 = 89,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123,966.40x = 185,949.60 × 89,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123,966.40x = 16,592,952,226.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,592,952,226.56/123,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,850.40

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