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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,010.51, 283,417.32 and 89,143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,010.51, 283,417.32 and 89,143.88 is: 133,669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,010.51 : 283,417.32 = 89,143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,010.51/283,417.32 = 89,143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,010.51x = 283,417.32 × 89,143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,010.51x = 25,264,919,564.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,264,919,564.00/189,010.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,669.39

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