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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,029.36, 189,131.02 and 83,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,029.36, 189,131.02 and 83,303 is: 114,976.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,029.36 : 189,131.02 = 83,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,029.36/189,131.02 = 83,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,029.36x = 189,131.02 × 83,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,029.36x = 15,755,181,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,755,181,359.06/137,029.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,976.68

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