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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,090.18, 189,131.28 and 86,081.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,090.18, 189,131.28 and 86,081.24 is: 118,758.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,090.18 : 189,131.28 = 86,081.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,090.18/189,131.28 = 86,081.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,090.18x = 189,131.28 × 86,081.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,090.18x = 16,280,655,105.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,280,655,105.19/137,090.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,758.73

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