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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,969.49, 190,403.16 and 84,278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,969.49, 190,403.16 and 84,278.64 is: 116,307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,969.49 : 190,403.16 = 84,278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,969.49/190,403.16 = 84,278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,969.49x = 190,403.16 × 84,278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,969.49x = 16,046,919,376.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,046,919,376.50/137,969.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,307.74

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