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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,333.78, 189,550.05 and 83,636.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,333.78, 189,550.05 and 83,636.18 is: 115,435.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,333.78 : 189,550.05 = 83,636.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,333.78/189,550.05 = 83,636.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,333.78x = 189,550.05 × 83,636.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,333.78x = 15,853,242,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853,242,100.81/137,333.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,435.85

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