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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,997.92, 182,307.47 and 89,482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,997.92, 182,307.47 and 89,482.64 is: 123,587.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,997.92 : 182,307.47 = 89,482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,997.92/182,307.47 = 89,482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,997.92x = 182,307.47 × 89,482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,997.92x = 16,313,352,348.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,313,352,348.37/131,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,587.95

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