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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,578.98, 189,774.72 and 91,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,578.98, 189,774.72 and 91,011.27 is: 125,539.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,578.98 : 189,774.72 = 91,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,578.98/189,774.72 = 91,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,578.98x = 189,774.72 × 91,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,578.98x = 17,271,638,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,271,638,281.09/137,578.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,539.80

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