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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,977.40, 205,811.70 and 87,081.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,977.40, 205,811.70 and 87,081.40 is: 130,841.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,977.40 : 205,811.70 = 87,081.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,977.40/205,811.70 = 87,081.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,977.40x = 205,811.70 × 87,081.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,977.40x = 17,922,370,972.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922,370,972.38/136,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,841.81

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