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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,089.08, 189,127.26 and 89,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,089.08, 189,127.26 and 89,325 is: 123,232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,089.08 : 189,127.26 = 89,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,089.08/189,127.26 = 89,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,089.08x = 189,127.26 × 89,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,089.08x = 16,893,792,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,893,792,499.50/137,089.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,232.23

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