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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,461.62, 189,240.39 and 123,289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,461.62, 189,240.39 and 123,289.86 is: 169,730.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,461.62 : 189,240.39 = 123,289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,461.62/189,240.39 = 123,289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,461.62x = 189,240.39 × 123,289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,461.62x = 23,331,421,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,331,421,189.45/137,461.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,730.44

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