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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126,506.67, 189,791.12 and 89,139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126,506.67, 189,791.12 and 89,139.72 is: 133,731.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126,506.67 : 189,791.12 = 89,139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126,506.67/189,791.12 = 89,139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126,506.67x = 189,791.12 × 89,139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126,506.67x = 16,917,926,849.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,917,926,849.59/126,506.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,731.50

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