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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,045.62, 189,181.25 and 83,347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,045.62, 189,181.25 and 83,347.88 is: 115,055.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,045.62 : 189,181.25 = 83,347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,045.62/189,181.25 = 83,347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,045.62x = 189,181.25 × 83,347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,045.62x = 15,767,856,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,767,856,123.25/137,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,055.53

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