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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,347, 123,305.14 and 59,079.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,347, 123,305.14 and 59,079.72 is: 81,534.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,347 : 123,305.14 = 59,079.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,347/123,305.14 = 59,079.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,347x = 123,305.14 × 59,079.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,347x = 7,284,833,145.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,284,833,145.76/89,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,534.17

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