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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,722.56, 181,803.96 and 89,294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,722.56, 181,803.96 and 89,294.76 is: 123,244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,722.56 : 181,803.96 = 89,294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,722.56/181,803.96 = 89,294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,722.56x = 181,803.96 × 89,294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,722.56x = 16,234,140,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,234,140,975.25/131,722.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,244.95

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