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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,565.24, 189,873.78 and 83,879.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,565.24, 189,873.78 and 83,879.82 is: 115,774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,565.24 : 189,873.78 = 83,879.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,565.24/189,873.78 = 83,879.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,565.24x = 189,873.78 × 83,879.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,565.24x = 15,926,578,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,926,578,489.12/137,565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,774.73

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