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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,033.40, 205,550.10 and 129,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,033.40, 205,550.10 and 129,430.20 is: 194,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,033.40 : 205,550.10 = 129,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,033.40/205,550.10 = 129,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,033.40x = 205,550.10 × 129,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,033.40x = 26,604,390,553.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,604,390,553.02/137,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,145.30

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