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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,829.48, 190,225.50 and 84,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,829.48, 190,225.50 and 84,145.80 is: 116,133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,829.48 : 190,225.50 = 84,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,829.48/190,225.50 = 84,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,829.48x = 190,225.50 × 84,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,829.48x = 16,006,676,877.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006,676,877.90/137,829.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,133.91

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