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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,498.12, 182,570.58 and 89,982.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,498.12, 182,570.58 and 89,982.84 is: 123,988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,498.12 : 182,570.58 = 89,982.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,498.12/182,570.58 = 89,982.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,498.12x = 182,570.58 × 89,982.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,498.12x = 16,428,219,288.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,428,219,288.85/132,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,988.32

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