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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,086.86, 188,759.31 and 119,995.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,086.86, 188,759.31 and 119,995.46 is: 165,225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,086.86 : 188,759.31 = 119,995.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,086.86/188,759.31 = 119,995.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,086.86x = 188,759.31 × 119,995.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,086.86x = 22,650,260,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,650,260,221.78/137,086.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,225.61

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