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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,883.12, 190,273.68 and 84,257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,883.12, 190,273.68 and 84,257.88 is: 116,272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,883.12 : 190,273.68 = 84,257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,883.12/190,273.68 = 84,257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,883.12x = 190,273.68 × 84,257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,883.12x = 16,032,056,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,032,056,896.60/137,883.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,272.80

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