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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,111.72, 205,665.42 and 73,961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,111.72, 205,665.42 and 73,961.24 is: 110,940.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,111.72 : 205,665.42 = 73,961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,111.72/205,665.42 = 73,961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,111.72x = 205,665.42 × 73,961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,111.72x = 15,211,269,488.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,211,269,488.32/137,111.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,940.69

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