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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,972.40, 205,458.60 and 115,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,972.40, 205,458.60 and 115,977.20 is: 173,965.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,972.40 : 205,458.60 = 115,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,972.40/205,458.60 = 115,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,972.40x = 205,458.60 × 115,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,972.40x = 23,828,513,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,828,513,143.92/136,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,965.80

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