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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,362.50, 189,549.86 and 83,641.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,362.50, 189,549.86 and 83,641.55 is: 115,419.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,362.50 : 189,549.86 = 83,641.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,362.50/189,549.86 = 83,641.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,362.50x = 189,549.86 × 83,641.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,362.50x = 15,854,242,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,854,242,726.73/137,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,419.00

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