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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,567.15, 189,838.72 and 83,832.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,567.15, 189,838.72 and 83,832.56 is: 115,686.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,567.15 : 189,838.72 = 83,832.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,567.15/189,838.72 = 83,832.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,567.15x = 189,838.72 × 83,832.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,567.15x = 15,914,665,884.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,914,665,884.72/137,567.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,686.53

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