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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189,879.99, 284,960.17 and 90,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189,879.99, 284,960.17 and 90,040.52 is: 135,127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,879.99 : 284,960.17 = 90,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,879.99/284,960.17 = 90,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,879.99x = 284,960.17 × 90,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,879.99x = 25,657,960,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,657,960,723.49/189,879.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,127.25

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