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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,975, 122,785.86 and 49,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,975, 122,785.86 and 49,231 is: 67,938.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,975 : 122,785.86 = 49,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,975/122,785.86 = 49,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,975x = 122,785.86 × 49,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,975x = 6,044,870,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,870,673.66/88,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,938.98

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