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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,367.72, 189,590.31 and 94,311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,367.72, 189,590.31 and 94,311.99 is: 130,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,367.72 : 189,590.31 = 94,311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,367.72/189,590.31 = 94,311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,367.72x = 189,590.31 × 94,311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,367.72x = 17,880,639,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,880,639,420.82/137,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,166.24

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