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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124,996.58, 172,315.97 and 89,124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124,996.58, 172,315.97 and 89,124.38 is: 122,863.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124,996.58 : 172,315.97 = 89,124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124,996.58/172,315.97 = 89,124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124,996.58x = 172,315.97 × 89,124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124,996.58x = 15,357,553,990.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,357,553,990.35/124,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,863.79

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