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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,284.52, 228,093.44 and 89,833

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,284.52, 228,093.44 and 89,833 is: 123,969.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,284.52 : 228,093.44 = 89,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,284.52/228,093.44 = 89,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,284.52x = 228,093.44 × 89,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,284.52x = 20,490,317,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,490,317,995.52/165,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,969.98

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