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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,256.42, 182,569.70 and 89,294.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,256.42, 182,569.70 and 89,294.11 is: 123,263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,256.42 : 182,569.70 = 89,294.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,256.42/182,569.70 = 89,294.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,256.42x = 182,569.70 × 89,294.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,256.42x = 16,302,398,874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302,398,874.47/132,256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,263.57

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