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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,483, 224,222.33 and 89,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,483, 224,222.33 and 89,884 is: 124,037.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,483 : 224,222.33 = 89,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,483/224,222.33 = 89,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,483x = 224,222.33 × 89,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,483x = 20,153,999,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,999,909.72/162,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,037.59

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