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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,579.54, 189,789.86 and 89,860.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,579.54, 189,789.86 and 89,860.82 is: 123,962.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,579.54 : 189,789.86 = 89,860.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,579.54/189,789.86 = 89,860.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,579.54x = 189,789.86 × 89,860.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,579.54x = 17,054,672,447.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054,672,447.29/137,579.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,962.27

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