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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131,293.92, 196,948.98 and 89,156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131,293.92, 196,948.98 and 89,156.10 is: 133,739.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131,293.92 : 196,948.98 = 89,156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131,293.92/196,948.98 = 89,156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131,293.92x = 196,948.98 × 89,156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131,293.92x = 17,559,202,955.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,559,202,955.78/131,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,739.65

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