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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,556.62, 189,910.98 and 89,889.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,556.62, 189,910.98 and 89,889.74 is: 124,101.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,556.62 : 189,910.98 = 89,889.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,556.62/189,910.98 = 89,889.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,556.62x = 189,910.98 × 89,889.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,556.62x = 17,071,048,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,071,048,615.35/137,556.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,101.98

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