Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,481, 189,723.36 and 83,766
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 137,481, 189,723.36 and 83,766 is: 115,596.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,481 : 189,723.36 = 83,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,481/189,723.36 = 83,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,481x = 189,723.36 × 83,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,481x = 15,892,366,973.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,892,366,973.76/137,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,596.82
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