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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,599.38, 189,941.22 and 92,260.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,599.38, 189,941.22 and 92,260.85 is: 127,356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,599.38 : 189,941.22 = 92,260.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,599.38/189,941.22 = 92,260.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,599.38x = 189,941.22 × 92,260.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,599.38x = 17,524,138,407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,524,138,407.24/137,599.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,356.23

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