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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,257.36, 189,533.36 and 86,354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,257.36, 189,533.36 and 86,354.93 is: 119,244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,257.36 : 189,533.36 = 86,354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,257.36/189,533.36 = 86,354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,257.36x = 189,533.36 × 86,354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,257.36x = 16,367,140,035.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,367,140,035.46/137,257.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,244.17

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