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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,352, 123,312.04 and 59,084.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,352, 123,312.04 and 59,084.72 is: 81,541.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,352 : 123,312.04 = 59,084.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,352/123,312.04 = 59,084.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,352x = 123,312.04 × 59,084.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,352x = 7,285,857,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,285,857,356.03/89,352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,541.07

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