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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,872.12, 190,258.50 and 84,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,872.12, 190,258.50 and 84,246.88 is: 116,257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,872.12 : 190,258.50 = 84,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,872.12/190,258.50 = 84,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,872.12x = 190,258.50 × 84,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,872.12x = 16,028,685,018.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,028,685,018.48/137,872.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,257.62

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