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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,261, 189,290.58 and 89,550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,261, 189,290.58 and 89,550.92 is: 123,495.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,261 : 189,290.58 = 89,550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,261/189,290.58 = 89,550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,261x = 189,290.58 × 89,550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,261x = 16,951,145,586.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,951,145,586.33/137,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,495.72

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