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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,875.86, 190,282.62 and 84,192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,875.86, 190,282.62 and 84,192.30 is: 116,193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,875.86 : 190,282.62 = 84,192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,875.86/190,282.62 = 84,192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,875.86x = 190,282.62 × 84,192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,875.86x = 16,020,331,427.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,020,331,427.83/137,875.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,193.88

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