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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,262, 123,181.56 and 49,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,262, 123,181.56 and 49,518 is: 68,334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,262 : 123,181.56 = 49,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,262/123,181.56 = 49,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,262x = 123,181.56 × 49,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,262x = 6,099,704,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,099,704,488.08/89,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,334.84

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