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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,119.60, 205,679.40 and 81,823.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,119.60, 205,679.40 and 81,823.60 is: 122,735.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,119.60 : 205,679.40 = 81,823.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,119.60/205,679.40 = 81,823.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,119.60x = 205,679.40 × 81,823.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,119.60x = 16,829,428,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,829,428,953.84/137,119.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,735.40

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