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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 139,507.82, 192,586.92 and 89,235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 139,507.82, 192,586.92 and 89,235.98 is: 123,187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    139,507.82 : 192,586.92 = 89,235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    139,507.82/192,586.92 = 89,235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    139,507.82x = 192,586.92 × 89,235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    139,507.82x = 17,185,682,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,185,682,541.38/139,507.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,187.95

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