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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149,689.14, 206,565.87 and 89,228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149,689.14, 206,565.87 and 89,228.61 is: 123,132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149,689.14 : 206,565.87 = 89,228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149,689.14/206,565.87 = 89,228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149,689.14x = 206,565.87 × 89,228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149,689.14x = 18,431,585,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,431,585,453.54/149,689.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,132.42

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