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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,879.87, 284,959.98 and 90,040.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,879.87, 284,959.98 and 90,040.39 is: 135,127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,879.87 : 284,959.98 = 90,040.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,879.87/284,959.98 = 90,040.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,879.87x = 284,959.98 × 90,040.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,879.87x = 25,657,907,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657,907,733.59/189,879.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,127.06

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