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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,019.02, 139,465.98 and 89,810

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,019.02, 139,465.98 and 89,810 is: 123,990.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,019.02 : 139,465.98 = 89,810 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,019.02/139,465.98 = 89,810/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,019.02x = 139,465.98 × 89,810
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,019.02x = 12,525,439,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,525,439,663.80/101,019.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,990.90

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