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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,175.58, 189,260.30 and 89,411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,175.58, 189,260.30 and 89,411.50 is: 123,360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,175.58 : 189,260.30 = 89,411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,175.58/189,260.30 = 89,411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,175.58x = 189,260.30 × 89,411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,175.58x = 16,922,047,313.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,922,047,313.45/137,175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,360.49

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