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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,558.79, 189,761.27 and 89,840.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,558.79, 189,761.27 and 89,840.07 is: 123,933.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,558.79 : 189,761.27 = 89,840.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,558.79/189,761.27 = 89,840.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,558.79x = 189,761.27 × 89,840.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,558.79x = 17,048,165,330.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,048,165,330.89/137,558.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,933.67

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