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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,707.83, 134,389.41 and 50,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,707.83, 134,389.41 and 50,145 is: 75,121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,707.83 : 134,389.41 = 50,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,707.83/134,389.41 = 50,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,707.83x = 134,389.41 × 50,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,707.83x = 6,738,956,964.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,738,956,964.45/89,707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,121.17

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