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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,159.29, 188,859.25 and 120,067.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,159.29, 188,859.25 and 120,067.89 is: 165,325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,159.29 : 188,859.25 = 120,067.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,159.29/188,859.25 = 120,067.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,159.29x = 188,859.25 × 120,067.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,159.29x = 22,675,931,096.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675,931,096.35/137,159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,325.52

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