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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,008.80, 205,513.20 and 126,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,008.80, 205,513.20 and 126,511.20 is: 189,766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,008.80 : 205,513.20 = 126,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,008.80/205,513.20 = 126,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,008.80x = 205,513.20 × 126,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,008.80x = 25,999,721,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,999,721,547.84/137,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,766.80

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