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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,499.84, 189,781.92 and 89,669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,499.84, 189,781.92 and 89,669.88 is: 123,765.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,499.84 : 189,781.92 = 89,669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,499.84/189,781.92 = 89,669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,499.84x = 189,781.92 × 89,669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,499.84x = 17,017,721,992.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,017,721,992.57/137,499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,765.39

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