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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,256.68, 182,570.04 and 89,294.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,256.68, 182,570.04 and 89,294.37 is: 123,263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,256.68 : 182,570.04 = 89,294.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,256.68/182,570.04 = 89,294.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,256.68x = 182,570.04 × 89,294.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,256.68x = 16,302,476,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302,476,702.67/132,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,263.92

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