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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,905, 134,863.98 and 34,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,905, 134,863.98 and 34,501 is: 51,753.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,905 : 134,863.98 = 34,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,905/134,863.98 = 34,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,905x = 134,863.98 × 34,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,905x = 4,652,942,173.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,942,173.98/89,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,753.99

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