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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,101.26, 189,221.13 and 83,403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,101.26, 189,221.13 and 83,403.12 is: 115,109.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,101.26 : 189,221.13 = 83,403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,101.26/189,221.13 = 83,403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,101.26x = 189,221.13 × 83,403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,101.26x = 15,781,632,611.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,781,632,611.93/137,101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,109.32

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