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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,570.69, 189,766.89 and 86,502.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,570.69, 189,766.89 and 86,502.47 is: 119,322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,570.69 : 189,766.89 = 86,502.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,570.69/189,766.89 = 86,502.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,570.69x = 189,766.89 × 86,502.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,570.69x = 16,415,304,709.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,415,304,709.22/137,570.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,322.69

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