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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,598.38, 189,939.84 and 92,259.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,598.38, 189,939.84 and 92,259.85 is: 127,354.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,598.38 : 189,939.84 = 92,259.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,598.38/189,939.84 = 92,259.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,598.38x = 189,939.84 × 92,259.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,598.38x = 17,523,820,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,523,820,197.72/137,598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,354.84

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