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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,958.40, 205,591.20 and 105,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,958.40, 205,591.20 and 105,931.20 is: 159,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,958.40 : 205,591.20 = 105,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,958.40/205,591.20 = 105,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,958.40x = 205,591.20 × 105,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,958.40x = 21,778,522,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,778,522,525.44/136,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,015.60

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