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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,166.76, 206,095.20 and 87,269.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,166.76, 206,095.20 and 87,269.14 is: 131,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,166.76 : 206,095.20 = 87,269.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,166.76/206,095.20 = 87,269.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,166.76x = 206,095.20 × 87,269.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,166.76x = 17,985,750,862.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,985,750,862.13/137,166.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,123.25

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