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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,945.82, 190,385.79 and 84,261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,945.82, 190,385.79 and 84,261.72 is: 116,293.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,945.82 : 190,385.79 = 84,261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,945.82/190,385.79 = 84,261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,945.82x = 190,385.79 × 84,261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,945.82x = 16,042,234,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,042,234,128.96/137,945.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,293.73

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