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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,259, 123,340.41 and 65,017.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,259, 123,340.41 and 65,017.77 is: 89,843.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,259 : 123,340.41 = 65,017.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,259/123,340.41 = 65,017.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,259x = 123,340.41 × 65,017.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,259x = 8,019,318,409.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019,318,409.09/89,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89,843.25

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