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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,175.59, 182,552.70 and 89,660.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,175.59, 182,552.70 and 89,660.31 is: 123,833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,175.59 : 182,552.70 = 89,660.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,175.59/182,552.70 = 89,660.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,175.59x = 182,552.70 × 89,660.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,175.59x = 16,367,731,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367,731,673.34/132,175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,833.24

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