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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,042.84, 189,150.72 and 89,212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,042.84, 189,150.72 and 89,212.88 is: 123,134.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,042.84 : 189,150.72 = 89,212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,042.84/189,150.72 = 89,212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,042.84x = 189,150.72 × 89,212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,042.84x = 16,874,680,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,874,680,485.27/137,042.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,134.35

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