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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92,687, 137,838.12 and 89,734.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92,687, 137,838.12 and 89,734.52 is: 133,447.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,687 : 137,838.12 = 89,734.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,687/137,838.12 = 89,734.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,687x = 137,838.12 × 89,734.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,687x = 12,368,837,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,368,837,535.90/92,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,447.38

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