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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,233.58, 133,862.73 and 30,086.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,233.58, 133,862.73 and 30,086.17 is: 45,133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,233.58 : 133,862.73 = 30,086.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,233.58/133,862.73 = 30,086.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,233.58x = 133,862.73 × 30,086.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,233.58x = 4,027,416,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,416,516.79/89,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,133.42

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