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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,720.48, 190,014.96 and 89,335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,720.48, 190,014.96 and 89,335.84 is: 123,257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,720.48 : 190,014.96 = 89,335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,720.48/190,014.96 = 89,335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,720.48x = 190,014.96 × 89,335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,720.48x = 16,975,146,064.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,975,146,064.17/137,720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,257.96

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