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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,026.60, 196,539.90 and 89,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,026.60, 196,539.90 and 89,036.20 is: 133,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,026.60 : 196,539.90 = 89,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,026.60/196,539.90 = 89,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,026.60x = 196,539.90 × 89,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,026.60x = 17,499,165,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,499,165,844.38/131,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,554.30

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