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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,827.98, 190,223.43 and 84,144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,827.98, 190,223.43 and 84,144.30 is: 116,131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,827.98 : 190,223.43 = 84,144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,827.98/190,223.43 = 84,144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,827.98x = 190,223.43 × 84,144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,827.98x = 16,006,217,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006,217,360.95/137,827.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,131.84

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