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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,012.12, 189,135.02 and 83,314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,012.12, 189,135.02 and 83,314.38 is: 115,009.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,012.12 : 189,135.02 = 83,314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,012.12/189,135.02 = 83,314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,012.12x = 189,135.02 × 83,314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,012.12x = 15,757,666,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757,666,927.59/137,012.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,009.29

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