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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,364.62, 182,484.24 and 89,849.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,364.62, 182,484.24 and 89,849.34 is: 123,870.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,364.62 : 182,484.24 = 89,849.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,364.62/182,484.24 = 89,849.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,364.62x = 182,484.24 × 89,849.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,364.62x = 16,396,088,524.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,396,088,524.40/132,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,870.63

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