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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,164, 508,755.72 and 89,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,164, 508,755.72 and 89,846 is: 134,771.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,164 : 508,755.72 = 89,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,164/508,755.72 = 89,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,164x = 508,755.72 × 89,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,164x = 45,709,666,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,709,666,419.12/339,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,771.57

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