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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,364.25, 189,376.56 and 117,435.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,364.25, 189,376.56 and 117,435.21 is: 161,901.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,364.25 : 189,376.56 = 117,435.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,364.25/189,376.56 = 117,435.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,364.25x = 189,376.56 × 117,435.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,364.25x = 22,239,476,092.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,239,476,092.68/137,364.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,901.49

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