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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,483.98, 189,711.03 and 83,749.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,483.98, 189,711.03 and 83,749.48 is: 115,564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,483.98 : 189,711.03 = 83,749.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,483.98/189,711.03 = 83,749.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,483.98x = 189,711.03 × 83,749.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,483.98x = 15,888,200,112.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,888,200,112.76/137,483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,564.01

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