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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,257.68, 182,571.42 and 89,295.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,257.68, 182,571.42 and 89,295.37 is: 123,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,257.68 : 182,571.42 = 89,295.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,257.68/182,571.42 = 89,295.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,257.68x = 182,571.42 × 89,295.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,257.68x = 16,302,782,500.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302,782,500.33/132,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,265.30

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