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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,565.68, 189,760.01 and 86,497.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,565.68, 189,760.01 and 86,497.47 is: 119,315.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,565.68 : 189,760.01 = 86,497.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,565.68/189,760.01 = 86,497.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,565.68x = 189,760.01 × 86,497.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,565.68x = 16,413,760,339.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,413,760,339.69/137,565.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,315.81

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