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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,697.55, 190,143.79 and 86,103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,697.55, 190,143.79 and 86,103.07 is: 118,898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,697.55 : 190,143.79 = 86,103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,697.55/190,143.79 = 86,103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,697.55x = 190,143.79 × 86,103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,697.55x = 16,371,963,369.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371,963,369.82/137,697.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,898.00

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