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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,246.46, 182,555.99 and 89,284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,246.46, 182,555.99 and 89,284.15 is: 123,249.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,246.46 : 182,555.99 = 89,284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,246.46/182,555.99 = 89,284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,246.46x = 182,555.99 × 89,284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,246.46x = 16,299,356,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,299,356,270.82/132,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,249.85

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