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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,893.56, 190,383.66 and 86,982.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,893.56, 190,383.66 and 86,982.84 is: 120,093.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,893.56 : 190,383.66 = 86,982.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,893.56/190,383.66 = 86,982.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,893.56x = 190,383.66 × 86,982.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,893.56x = 16,560,111,436.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,560,111,436.39/137,893.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,093.44

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