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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,314, 123,253.32 and 49,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,314, 123,253.32 and 49,570 is: 68,406.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,314 : 123,253.32 = 49,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,314/123,253.32 = 49,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,314x = 123,253.32 × 49,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,314x = 6,109,667,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,109,667,072.40/89,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,406.60

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