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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,040.84, 189,147.96 and 89,210.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,040.84, 189,147.96 and 89,210.88 is: 123,131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,040.84 : 189,147.96 = 89,210.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,040.84/189,147.96 = 89,210.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,040.84x = 189,147.96 × 89,210.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,040.84x = 16,874,055,961.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,874,055,961.80/137,040.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,131.59

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