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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,046.88, 223,624.71 and 89,449.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,046.88, 223,624.71 and 89,449.79 is: 123,440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,046.88 : 223,624.71 = 89,449.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,046.88/223,624.71 = 89,449.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,046.88x = 223,624.71 × 89,449.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,046.88x = 20,003,182,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003,182,901.06/162,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,440.72

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