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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,138.20, 189,431.40 and 105,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,138.20, 189,431.40 and 105,252.28 is: 145,386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,138.20 : 189,431.40 = 105,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,138.20/189,431.40 = 105,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,138.20x = 189,431.40 × 105,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,138.20x = 19,938,086,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,938,086,753.59/137,138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,386.82

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