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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,329.40, 189,533.77 and 99,212.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,329.40, 189,533.77 and 99,212.27 is: 136,926.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,329.40 : 189,533.77 = 99,212.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,329.40/189,533.77 = 99,212.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,329.40x = 189,533.77 × 99,212.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,329.40x = 18,804,074,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,804,074,367.66/137,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,926.79

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