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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,285.24, 196,926.46 and 89,060.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,285.24, 196,926.46 and 89,060.76 is: 133,590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,285.24 : 196,926.46 = 89,060.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,285.24/196,926.46 = 89,060.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,285.24x = 196,926.46 × 89,060.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,285.24x = 17,538,420,191.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,538,420,191.71/131,285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,590.19

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